Both in contemporary terms of characterization as a derivative of dramatic action and the classical nature of tragedy as defined by Aristotle, Clytemnestra stands out as one of the most popular female roles ever conceived for the stage. From a contemporary standpoint, she maintains a strong sense of striving for her objective in an unrelenting fashion. From a classical standpoint, she epitomizes the fall from grace that is so prevalent in Aristotelian tragedy. All in all, it is a role defined by the actions of the character and those actions are on a level large enough to rank this as one of the strongest female roles ever developed.