Category: Medea

  • Medea: A Role Of Woman In Classical Greece

    Medea: A Role Of Woman In Classical Greece Medea, written by the infamous Greek tragedian Euripides, shines a light on the injustices women faced in Classical Greece. Throughout the play, Medea is constantly ostracized and villainized due to the heinous crimes she committed with Jason to retrieve the Golden Fleece. Despite this, Medea fights back…

  • Critical Analysis Of Medea As A Tragedy

    Critical Analysis Of Medea As A Tragedy The story of Medea by author Euripides conveys the loathsome side of human relationships, especially within a family. The society being presented in the story mirrors major situations happening in our society. Medea is a woman who has suffered a lot, and over time, she became twisted by…

  • Medea: The Representation Of Woman In Ancient Society

    Medea: The Representation Of Woman In Ancient Society The play is actually reinforcing patriarchal ideology comparatively more than it’s undermining it. She’s healthy and decisive which are virtually believed to be male characteristics in a patriarchal society and shes also mental like a female was believed to be. Patriarchy is a society that favors the…

  • The Impacts Of Patriarchal Society On The Behaviour Of Woman In Medea

    The Impacts Of Patriarchal Society On The Behaviour Of Woman In Medea Medea is a play written by Euripides that explores ideas of revenge and gender inequality that are prominent even today. In the play, the main character, Medea, has her heart broken by her husband, Jason, who cheats on her and plans to marry…

  • Advancements Of Female Responsibilities In The Yellow Wallpaper And Medea

    Advancements Of Female Responsibilities In The Yellow Wallpaper And Medea As time evolves, society is forcing itself to create certain gender roles in civilization. While many people argue to disagree with this, certain individuals believe they subside today because, usually, in an ancient Greek household, the woman will cook, clean, and watch over the children…

  • Chicago And Medea: Society, Theatre, And The Representation Of Women

    Chicago And Medea: Society, Theatre, And The Representation Of Women Introduction: An Inquiry on Representation in Theatre Accurate representation in theatrical productions is one of the most popular controversies in Theatre presently; ranging from representations of gender, sexuality, race, age, and religion. As a 21st century theatre practitioner and newly found theatre historian, I am…

  • Medea: The Representation Of Woman In Ancient Society

    Medea: The Representation Of Woman In Ancient Society The play is actually reinforcing patriarchal ideology comparatively more than it’s undermining it. She’s healthy and decisive which are virtually believed to be male characteristics in a patriarchal society and shes also mental like a female was believed to be. Patriarchy is a society that favors the…

  • The Impacts Of Patriarchal Society On The Behaviour Of Woman In Medea

    The Impacts Of Patriarchal Society On The Behaviour Of Woman In Medea Medea is a play written by Euripides that explores ideas of revenge and gender inequality that are prominent even today. In the play, the main character, Medea, has her heart broken by her husband, Jason, who cheats on her and plans to marry…

  • Advancements Of Female Responsibilities In The Yellow Wallpaper And Medea

    Advancements Of Female Responsibilities In The Yellow Wallpaper And Medea As time evolves, society is forcing itself to create certain gender roles in civilization. While many people argue to disagree with this, certain individuals believe they subside today because, usually, in an ancient Greek household, the woman will cook, clean, and watch over the children…

  • Chicago And Medea: Society, Theatre, And The Representation Of Women

    Chicago And Medea: Society, Theatre, And The Representation Of Women Introduction: An Inquiry on Representation in Theatre Accurate representation in theatrical productions is one of the most popular controversies in Theatre presently; ranging from representations of gender, sexuality, race, age, and religion. As a 21st century theatre practitioner and newly found theatre historian, I am…