Overview:
This essay will ask you to think of the Oresteia as a Gesamtkunstwerk ("total work of theater art"), one that requires all three plays—Agamemnon, Libation Bearers, and Eumenides-to fulfill its vision.
Assignment:
Write an essay that focuses on one of the following "problems" featured in the trilogy:
- The evolving meaning of blood • (rfie end of tragedy '7) • Cornpqing systems ofitistice • The proper role of the Chorus
- Theatre's relationship to law
Begin the essay by st-roMng how Eumenides brings this "problem" to a resolution. Then demonstrate exactly what it is that Eumenides is resolving through an examination of the complications, tensions, paradoxes, complexities, etc., featured in the first two plays. To be clear, then, the goal of the essay is to start by making an argument about some feature of Eumenides, and then to work back through Libation Bearers and Agamemnon to bring context and complexity to the resolution. For example, you might argue that the Eumenides culminates in some new configuration of state-sanctioned violence. The question then becomes, how did we get here? What was happening in the earlier two plays to make this new arrangement ideal?
Full Answer Section
The effectiveness of these methods varies depending on the specific situation. However, a combination of these approaches is likely to be more effective than any single measure.
It is important to note that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to preventing illegal border crossings. The best approach will vary depending on the specific circumstances. However, the methods listed above can all play a role in deterring illegal immigration and protecting national security.
Here are some additional considerations that policymakers should take into account when developing strategies to prevent illegal border crossings:
- The human cost of illegal immigration, including the exploitation of migrants and the separation of families.
- The economic impact of illegal immigration, both positive and negative.
- The impact of illegal immigration on public safety and national security.
- The rights of migrants, including the right to seek asylum.
- The need to balance security concerns with humanitarian considerations.
The debate over illegal immigration is complex and there is no easy solution. However, by carefully considering all of the factors involved, policymakers can develop strategies that are both effective and humane.