Monologue

Thoas Monologue from Iphigenia in Tauris

From Iphigenia in Tauris by Euripides

male · contemplative · 53 sec

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Most high Athena, he who bows not low His head to God's word spoken, I scarce know How such an one doth live. Orestes hath Fled with mine Image hence ... I bear no wrath. Nor yet against his sister. There is naught, Methinks, of honour in a battle fought 'Gainst gods. The strength is theirs. Let those two fare Forth to thy land and plant mine Image there. I wish them well. These bondwomen no less I will send free to Greece and happiness, And stay my galleys' oars, and bid this brand Be sheathed again, Goddess, at thy command.

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Thoas expresses his thoughts on the divine will and his decision to allow Orestes and his sister to leave, demonstrating a sense of honor and a desire for peace despite the turmoil surrounding him.

40s · determination · honor · freedom · power · fate

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