Tag: exile
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Exploring the Themes of Medea Medea, a character marked by intense emotions and extreme actions, embodies the dichotomy of passionate love and vengeful rage. Her initial devotion to Jason leads her to make horrific sacrifices, yet his betrayal triggers a transformation that unleashes her wrath. This play illustrates the consequences of unchecked emotions, a concept…
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In Euripides’ tragedy, “Medea”, the concept of exile is notable as both a historical reality and an omnipresent threat that influences the emotional landscape of the characters. Medea and Jason exist as exiles prior to the overt events of the play; they share a turbulent past where Medea had to abandon her homeland of Colchis…