Agamemnon is the first play in the Oresteia trilogy, and Oedipus the King is the second play in the Oedipus trilogy. These ancient Greek plays are full of prophesy, fate, free-will, and tragedy. There are two oracles, Cassandra and Tiresias, who try throughout the plays to warn people of their actions, but the fates of these people are sealed. Agamemnon and Oedipus both have similar tragic flaws, hubris and impulsiveness, that appear to aid in their downfalls. Free will plays a part as the characters try to avoid their fates, but how much free will do they actually have? Lastly, the question is of justice. Cassandra was given the gift of prophecy by Apollo, but he punished her by making sure no one would believe her after she refused to carry
