Euripides was born in 484 BC and took up drama at the young age of

25. At most drama competitions, however his plays came in last

place until he was about 45 or 50 years old. In his entire life,

he wrote 92 plays of which only five received first place awards

at competition. Euripides despised women. He had been married

twice to unfaithful women and had three sons. This hate of women

Euripides' characterization of women is considered unique in the

play Medea because the tragic Hero/ine - in this case Jason and

Medea in each one's own sense - is done over by a woman after

cheating on her with the princess of the King of Corinth. He

places emphasis on human emotions and individual psychology in

order to help the reader produce a clear picture of the

characters. Medea features strong dramatic situations and a

stirring part for the heroine, whose attitude of feminine pride

and tradition is still popular in today's world.

She goes through with the act of killing Jason's new bride -

practically killed for to be with, after he "cheats" on her with a

Medea's children bring her a poisoned gown, which also ends up

happens in this story." - Page 47 This quote from the Chorus

after she goes on her killing rampage.

is best and that at times what may seem absurd and excessive may

boy prevent me from touching their bodies or giving them burial.

dominant female is still applicable in today's world. Medea is

Medea - The strong willed woman who would do anything for her

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