The Flies is a play by Jean-Paul Sartre that was first performed in 1943. Explore a character analysis of Orestes, a plot summary, and important quotes.

Summary

Read our full plot summary and analysis of The Flies, scene by scene break-downs, and more.

Characters

See a complete list of the characters in The Flies and in-depth analyses of Orestes, Jupiter, Electra, and Aegistheus.

Literary Devices

Here's where you'll find analysis of the literary devices in The Flies, from the major themes to motifs and symbols.

Quotes

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Quick Quizzes

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Essays

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Further Study

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