IPHIGENIA IN TAURIS
Iphigenia
Of my brother,
News of Orestes.
Thoas
Thought they could weaken you.
Iphigenia
News that my father is alive and prospers, 1185
Thoas
But you were firm. You didn't let your feelings—
Iphigenia
What should I feel toward any Greek but hate?
Thoas
How shall we deal with them?
Iphigenia
By temple rules.
Thoas
Something besides the pitcher and the knife? 1190
Iphigenia
Complete immersion, for a sin like theirs.
Thoas
In the bubbling spring? Or is salt water best?
Iphigenia
The sea is the absorbent of all evil.
Thoas
Artemis says the sea?
Iphigenia
I say the sea. 1195:
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