The Trojan Women

Style and Technique

The Trojan Women by Euripides is a tragedy written in the classical style of ancient Greek drama. The structure of the work includes a prologue, parodos (choral introduction), episodes (main scenes), stasima (choral songs), and exodus (concluding part). The language of the tragedy is rich with poetic imagery and metaphors, giving the text emotional depth and expressiveness. Euripides employs literary devices such as irony, antithesis, and dramatic dialogue to emphasize the tragedy and hopelessness of the characters' situations. Special attention is given to the internal experiences of the characters, their suffering, and moral dilemmas, making the work particularly poignant and humane. The chorus plays an important role, commenting on events and expressing collective feelings, which enhances the dramatic tension and creates an atmosphere of shared grief and loss.