Medea Claim Essay
Goble 1
Chloe Goble
Mrs. Kerrigan
Online English II
02 November 2014
Jason Is At Fault (#7)
In the play Medea by Euripides, Jason is the antagonist of the story. His treatment of his ex-wife Medea causes the tragedy of the story. As the plot line unfolds, we begin to connect Medea’s irrational actions with the way she is treated by Jason.
Jason chose a new bride and abandoned Medea, along with his two sons. The tutor said, “The father does not love his sons, but –his new wedding bed”(Euripides 16).
Medea isn't the only character realizing that Jason has completely forgotten about his family for his new wife. Jason’s actions were due to his selfish and self-centered attitude. Medea lost all mental stability after she was left by the man she thought was the love of her life. Medea says on her betrayal, “Woman, on the whole, is a timid thing:
[…] but, wronged in love,there is no heart more murderous”(Euripides 31). This betrayal has unleashed a rage in her, that was never seen before. In attempt to frustrate Medea,
Jason refuses to let her bring their children with her when she is exiled. He fails to think about the repercussions of his actions, and jumps to blame everyone but himself.
Medea’s life would be far from a tragedy if it weren't for Jason’s actions. As any woman would, Medea seeks revenge on Jason’s repulsive actions. She says, “Now I can unfold to you [Chorus] my whole design: there is nothing sweet in it, as you will see” (Euripides
137). Jason definitely is to blame for the tragedy due to his treatment of Medea.
Goble 2
Sources:
• ANCIENT ROME - SENECA THE YOUNGER - MEDEA
“http://www.ancient-literature.com/rome_seneca_medea.html”
2009
Chloe Goble
Mrs. Kerrigan
Online English II
02 November 2014
Jason Is At Fault (#7)
In the play Medea by Euripides, Jason is the antagonist of the story. His treatment of his ex-wife Medea causes the tragedy of the story. As the plot line unfolds, we begin to connect Medea’s irrational actions with the way she is treated by Jason.
Jason chose a new bride and abandoned Medea, along with his two sons. The tutor said, “The father does not love his sons, but –his new wedding bed”(Euripides 16).
Medea isn't the only character realizing that Jason has completely forgotten about his family for his new wife. Jason’s actions were due to his selfish and self-centered attitude. Medea lost all mental stability after she was left by the man she thought was the love of her life. Medea says on her betrayal, “Woman, on the whole, is a timid thing:
[…] but, wronged in love,there is no heart more murderous”(Euripides 31). This betrayal has unleashed a rage in her, that was never seen before. In attempt to frustrate Medea,
Jason refuses to let her bring their children with her when she is exiled. He fails to think about the repercussions of his actions, and jumps to blame everyone but himself.
Medea’s life would be far from a tragedy if it weren't for Jason’s actions. As any woman would, Medea seeks revenge on Jason’s repulsive actions. She says, “Now I can unfold to you [Chorus] my whole design: there is nothing sweet in it, as you will see” (Euripides
137). Jason definitely is to blame for the tragedy due to his treatment of Medea.
Goble 2
Sources:
• ANCIENT ROME - SENECA THE YOUNGER - MEDEA
“http://www.ancient-literature.com/rome_seneca_medea.html”
2009