Medea

Main Ideas

• Tragedy of revenge: The main idea of the play is the destructive power of revenge. Medea, betrayed by her husband Jason, decides to take revenge, leading to tragic consequences.
• Conflict between reason and passion: The play depicts Medea's internal conflict between her reason and intense emotions. She is aware of the horror of her actions but cannot stop herself.
• Strength of a woman's will: Medea is portrayed as a strong and determined woman, capable of extreme measures to achieve her goals.
• Theme of betrayal: Jason's betrayal, leaving Medea for another woman, is the catalyst for all the events in the play.
• Moral ambivalence: The play raises questions about morality and justice, showing that the lines between good and evil can be blurred.