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then shame and reverence will vanish from all humanity.

ChorusI came, my child, mindful of your interests no less than my own. But if what I say is wrong, let your way prevail; for united we will follow you.ElectraI am ashamed, my friends, if you judge metoo intolerant with my many laments; but, since rough compulsion forces me to act this way, forgive me. How indeed could any woman of noble nature not act, when she sees her father’s sufferings as I see them day and night continually,