Blog 3

The story of Agamemnon is known for it’s murder, back stabbing, and revenge. I am not good at comparing Greek tragedies with one another, but the movie Spider-Man and the sequel Spider-Man 2 remind me of the powerful need for revenge. Peter Parker (spider-man) is best friends with Harry Osborn. Spider-man kills Harry’s Father Norman Osborn (green goblin), therefore Harry wants to avenge his father’s death. The overwhelming anger controls Harry and his determination for revenge grows. Greek tragedies may be considered to be fake stories but they are still relevant to life as we know it today. Murder obviously occurs on a daily basis and the stories behind each murder can be compared to a Greek tragedy. Revenge for someone is very common because you or another person may feel wronged and you want the person who wronged you to feel the way you do. It is a very selfish way to think, but we all have done it.