The Suppliants by Aeschylus Why have the Egyptian women (the Danaids) fled to Argos? What right do the women claim for refuge in Argos? What reasons does Pelasgos give to challenge the Danaids’ claim? What last resort do the Danaids plan to take if the Argives refuse them refuge? What is at stake for Pelasgos, and what is tragic about it? What command does Danaos give his daughters near the end of the play, why? What position do the Handmaidens take on the issue the Danaids’ actions? What are the major themes of the drama?
