In class today Dr. Sexson mentioned the phrase "master plot" mentioned on pg. 221 of "The Oresteia". Orestes says that this master plot had bound his father and it seems as though he now seems to be under the same curse, if you will. My guess is that this "master plot" is simply revenge. I mean, it does seem to be a recurring theme (as I mentioned at length previously). This just adds fuel to my fire. Revenge is the basis for basically all of the Classical Tradition.