Helios’ granddaughter garners the favor of the gods through Jason’s broken oath and escapes without punishment due to that favor. She also utilizes her talent to bring about Jason’s demise and gain revenge for her broken heart. Euripides’ play casts Medea in a traditionally male role, scaring the male Greek audience and causing them to reanalyze what it means to be a hero. Since Medea is female, one does not immediately think her to be a hero. However, in analysis of her character and actions, she does not differ in characteristics of Heracles or Odysseus except in that she has more
Helios’ granddaughter garners the favor of the gods through Jason’s broken oath and escapes without punishment due to that favor. She also utilizes her talent to bring about Jason’s demise and gain revenge for her broken heart. Euripides’ play casts Medea in a traditionally male role, scaring the male Greek audience and causing them to reanalyze what it means to be a hero. Since Medea is female, one does not immediately think her to be a hero. However, in analysis of her character and actions, she does not differ in characteristics of Heracles or Odysseus except in that she has more