Comparsion of Medea and Agemem

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A Comparison of a Tragic Hero from Euripides's Medea and Aeschylus's Agamemnon

Tragic heroes from Greek tragedies almost always share similar characteristics.

Medea from Euripides's play Medea and Clytemnestra from Aeschylus's play

Agamemnon display and share traits common to a tragic hero. They both have a

flaw, hold a high rank or have an extraordinary ability, seek vengeance, and cause their

own downfall anothers suffering. All of these traits are displayed clearly in these

characters and are shown in the textual support.

Both Medea and Clytemnestra had detrimental flaws. Medea was a very

passionate women with a tendency to become easily angered. Her anger from being

wronged by Jason is shown when she wishes "...Jason and his bride/Ground to pieces in

their shattered palace/For the wrong they have declared to

magical powder that is meant to kill the king daughter. Clytemnestra has no special

After getting their revenge Medea and Clytemnestra become miserable and lead

explains to Agamemnon the reason for her revenge, "For thy child's absence then/Such

These two characters are perfect examples of tragic heroes and their traits. Not

drowned."(Aeschylus). Both of their flaws were indeed tragic, but more to others than

to their own downfalls and the suffering of others. Medea's life becomes miserable after

city and her son to suffer immensely.

characters ranks and abilities were part of their conflict.

respected citizen. Medea's magic skills are portrayed in the play when she makes a

Approximate Word count = 557
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)

Category: English

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