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Why do the Furies immediately decide to destroy Athens? What does this tell us about them and their brand of justice?
The Furies immediately decide to destroy Athens because they cannot accept that court's decision. This is significant because it suggests that the play presents their position as antagonistic to prosperity and peace. At some point, someone must give up on the cycle of revenge for it to end and for a new system to emerge in revenge's place. The Furies' brand of justice is inherently unable to allow for progress because destruction can always be justified by past wrongs.
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Discuss the significance of Athena's first attempt to calm the Furies. Why...
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