Justice in Aeschylus' Eumenides

Justice in Aeschylus' Eumenides The main point in "Eumenides," is the issue of justice. Orestes stands accused of murdering his mother. Like any case, there are two sides. However, the argument against Orestes is strong. He admits to striking down his mother, in violation of the sacred bond of kinship. "I will not deny it-exacting the penalty of death in return for my dear father."(Eumenides lines 463-464) This signifies that Orestes was fully aware …

…possible justice has been realized in the decision. A new Apollonian concept of justice has been achieved. It represents a higher level of understanding and shows development in society. Now, people like Clytemnestra may be prosecuted in society for their crimes instead of waiting for a banished son to come home and set things right. Also, this new concept refutes the idea of absolute justice. Orestes is set free on the basis that he had