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The Flies
Jean-Paul Sartre
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Act I
Act I (cont.)
Act II, Scene One
Act II, Scene One (cont.)
Act II, Scene Two
Act III
Characters
Character List
Orestes
Jupiter
Electra
Aegistheus
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Summary
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Act 1
Act 1 (cont.)
Act 2, Scene One
Act 2, Scene One (cont.)
Act 2, Scene Two
Act 3
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further study
Act 1 (cont.) Quiz
Act 1 (cont.) Quiz
1
of 5
Without knowing that Orestes is present, Electra arrives and pours ___ on the statue of Jupiter.
Libations
Olive oil
Garbage
Water
2
of 5
What does Electra tell Orestes she is forced to wash?
Underwear
Statues
Feet
Garbage cans
3
of 5
Without knowing Philebus’s true identity as Orestes, Electra questions him about what?
Orestes
Corinth
Agememnon
Argos
4
of 5
As shown by Clytemnestra’s behavior toward Orestes (disguised as Philebus), what is an Argive custom?
Questioning strangers
Welcoming strangers
Taking out the garbage
Confessing one’s sins
5
of 5
Why doesn’t Clytemnestra want Orestes to stay for the Day of the Dead ceremony?
He doesn’t understand its importance
He mocked the ceremony
She senses a threat
Electra wants him gone
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CHARACTERS
Character List
CHARACTERS
Orestes: Character Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Important Quotations Explained
MAIN IDEAS
Themes
FURTHER STUDY
Review Quiz
