Medea

Main Characters and Their Development

• Medea — Jason's wife, who transforms from a loving wife and mother into a vengeful figure after her husband's betrayal. Her love and passion for Jason turn into deep hatred when he leaves her for another woman. Her character demonstrates a transformation from a rational person into a deeply hurt and desperate woman willing to take the most extreme measures.
• Jason — the hero and Medea's husband, who betrays her by marrying the daughter of King Creon. His actions serve as the catalyst for the unfolding events of the tragedy. Jason is portrayed as a symbol of betrayal and selfishness, as he rejects his wife and children in pursuit of power and wealth.
• Creon — the king of Corinth, father of Glauce. He is depicted as a powerful ruler seeking to protect his daughter and kingdom from the potential threat posed by Medea. He orders Medea to leave Corinth in an attempt to avoid disaster for his family.
• Glauce — Creon's daughter, Jason's new wife. In the tragedy, she plays a passive role and is portrayed as an innocent victim of Medea's revenge. Her death at Medea's hands, through the poisoned garment, becomes one of the central moments of the play.
• Medea and Jason's children — symbolize innocence and are victims in the conflict of adults. Their death at the hands of their own mother highlights the tragic depth of Medea's despair and revenge. The fate of the children underscores the tragedy of the conflict and the irreversibility of the consequences of revenge.