Medea

Interesting Facts

• The play «Medea» is one of Seneca's most famous tragedies and is based on the myth of Medea, who kills her children in revenge for her husband Jason's infidelity.
• In his interpretation of the myth, Seneca emphasizes the inner experiences and psychological conflicts of the heroine, distinguishing his version from earlier Greek interpretations.
• The play vividly expresses the theme of revenge and the destructive power of passion, reflecting Seneca's Stoic philosophy on the necessity of controlling emotions.
• Seneca employs a rich and expressive language, filled with rhetorical figures and metaphors, which gives the play a special dramatic power.
• One of the key scenes is the moment when Medea decides to kill her children to inflict maximum pain on Jason, highlighting her extreme resolve and despair.