Both are bent on revenge. 44-257 Chorus sets the context and themes of the play. They are a group of elderly men who have had to endure Clytemnestra and her open liaison with Aegisthus. Then they reflect once more on the omen that is the prime source of Clytemnestra's hatred for Agamemnon. Note the repetition of the idea of suffering and learning.
Truth is a consequence of suffering.
Conversation between leader of Chorus and Clytemnestra. The leader does not believe that Clytemnestra is right, feels she has been deceived. Leader of the chorus compliments Cly for speaking like a man. Chorus sings a paean to Zeus. Note in particular ll.