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The play is set on the coast of Tauris (modern-day Crimea), where Iphigenia, the daughter of King Agamemnon, has been stranded after narrowly escaping sacrifice by her father years earlier. She now serves as a priestess to the goddess Diana and lives under the rule of King Thoas, who expects her to wed him. However, Iphigenia remains deeply tied to her Greek heritage and desires to return home. When her brother Orestes and his friend Pylades arrive in Tauris to steal the sacred statue of Diana as part of their own quest for redemption, they reunite with Iphigenia, and the siblings grapple with their duty, family ties, and moral choices.Goethe’s version differs from the Greek original in its resolution: instead of deceit or violence, the characters choose honesty, empathy, and forgiveness to resolve their conflicts. Through Iphigenia’s insistence on truth and compassion, the play demonstrates Goethe’s ideal of Weimar Classicism, emphasizing the power of human values and moral integrity. "Iphigenia in Tauris" is celebrated for its lyrical language and its philosophical depth, offering a reflection on the human capacity for redemption and the need for understanding across cultural divides.