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Discuss the significance of the play opening with Pythia's discovery of Orestes.
At the outset of the play, Pythia offers a history of the temple and describes, in detail, the lineage of Apollo and his position's current responsibilities. This is significant because one of the play's central concerns is how political and social organization changes over time. Apollo, according to Pythia, represents not a departure from tradition or history, but an organic continuation. This will become more important as the conflict between Apollo and the Furies develops.
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What is the significance of Apollo championing Orestes?
Apollo champions Orestes because it...
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