Plot Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the play set?
A
Susa
2
Q
When is the play set?
A
480BC
immediate aftermath of battle of Salamis
3
Q
What situation are the Persians in?
A
been beaten in battle but news of their defeat has not reached the Persian court yet
4
Q
What is Atossa doing?
A
anxiously awaits news of the battle and confirmation of her son’s safety
-> accompanied by Chorus of Persian elders, counsellors of the Persian king