In Aristotle's The Poetics, tragedy is stated as being "an imitation not only of a complete action but, also of incidents arousing pity and fear (137)." As Agamemnon, one of the works of Aeschylus, begins, pity is immediately brought into play. Although the audience does not see it, Agamemnon makes a difficult decision. He is a great leader and must make a sacrifice to please the Gods in order for them to produce the wind he needs to continue his voyage. Agamemnon's dilemma is that he must sacrifice his daughter Iphigeneia. He would be doing so for the good of the state. It is his duty to save and protect his people.