Abstract

This study centers on examining the power dynamics within the gender politics of ancient Greek society, drawing insights from Aeschylus’s play, Agamemnon. In this qualitative research, utilizing textual analysis of both primary and secondary sources, the authors delve into the play to unravel the diverse layers of meaning, cultural contexts, and stylistic choices embedded in the text. The findings of this study unveiled a pattern of victimization and exploitation of women by male figures within literature and mythology, underscoring the gender politics orchestrated by the prevailing male-dominated society. In Agamemnon, Helen and Cassandra were viewed as objects and prizes, while Clytemnestra and her daughter Iphigenia were marginalized in decisions concerning their personal lives, liberty, and justice. These instances reflect the pervasive influence of male-dominated gender politics across various spheres, including society, history, social structures, state mechanisms, literature, and mythology. This exploration holds momentous universal relevance, as the dynamics explored surpass any specific culture, country, or historical period.