Medea

Style and Technique

The tragedy «Medea» by Seneca is written in the classical style of Roman tragedy, characterized by high rhetoric and rich philosophical reflections. The language of the work is abundant with metaphors, hyperboles, and allegories, giving the text dramatic intensity and emotional depth. Seneca uses monologues and dialogues to reveal the inner world of the characters, their passions, and conflicts. The structure of the narrative is traditional for ancient tragedy: prologue, parodos, episodes, stasima, and exodus. At the center of the plot is Medea's tragic fate, her revenge on Jason, and her struggle with her own feelings. Literary devices such as irony, sarcasm, and tragic pathos enhance the dramatic tension and underscore the inevitability of the characters' fate.