Orestes believed that he had a just motive for revenge. Unlike Clytemnestra, Orestes had reservations about killing his mother but he knew he should. Orestes’ defense is rooted in the fact that Apollo commanded him to perform this action. Orestes trusted Apollo’s guidance at his trial. “Apollo will never fail me, no, his tremendous power, his oracle charges me to see this trial through.” (Libation Bearers ln 273-275) Orestes believed he was justified in avenging his father, who was murdered by his mother. Orestes’ right to avenge the dishonorable death of his father was upheld by the
