What lighting cue is necessary at the opening of The Oresteia?
A. The flare of a beacon that signals the end of the Trojan War
B. A spotlight that singles out Agamemnon who opens the play with a large declaration
C. Sunset, signaling the end of one battle, but anticipates a dark night of violence
D. A flash of lightening, which is a metaphor that guides the entire trilogy
Answer: A
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