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Electra is a Greek tragedy written by Sophocles around 410 BCE that revolves around the vengeful Electra, mourning the murder of her father, King Agamemnon, by her mother Clytemnestra and her mother's lover Aegisthus. Electra, fueled by grief and anger, longs for the return of her brother Orestes to avenge their father's death. The tension escalates as the siblings plot retribution against their mother and Aegisthus. Sophocles masterfully delves into the psychological complexities of characters, delivering a timeless exploration of human nature and morality. Electra explores themes of justice, revenge, and the consequences of familial betrayal.

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