# The Greeks — Electra character guide

> The Greeks in Electra by Sophocles.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0002-electra

## Who they are

Collective Greek army or people, referenced as a background force.

## Relationships

### [Menelaus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/electra_se/characters/menelaus)

_social_

King Menelaus is a figurehead among the Greek army, representing the broader Mycenaean political world.

### [Chrysothemis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/electra_se/characters/chrysothemis)

_social_

Chrysothemis is aware of the Greek public's opinion and uses it to caution Electra against open defiance.

### [Menelaus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/electra_se/characters/menelaus)

_social_

King Menelaus is a figurehead among the Greek army, representing the broader Mycenaean political world.

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