Nature: Fiction
Genre:
Drama
Sub-genre: - Tragedy
Nationality: - Greek
Time Period: - Classical
First read by Dr. Rearick: Fall 1999
Rated: A+
Location: - Dr. Rearick's Office and an E-text is Available
Used for: Masterpieces in World Literature
Scripture which Comes to Mind:
Comments: This is a horrifying
play. The murder of one's children is unthinkable to me no matter
my provocation.
Many readers will feel that a terrible injustice has been done when
Medea is allowed to escape after she commits so many murders--especially
after poor Oedipus who did his crimes in ignorance must bear such a terrible
burden.
However, one of my students brought up an important series of points
She notes that while Oedipus has gained the full benefits of the system
in which he lived, Medea had gained nothing. She is utterly marginalized.
Some Links:
Medea,
The Musical - Official Homepage
Official web site of John Fisher's parody of Greek tragedy and sexual
politics.
Medea
- Genealogy Guide
View two paintings of the sorceress who loved Jason, read the legend
of her ruthless ways, and find her kinship tables. Includes related links.
LookSmart
category - Mortals of Greek Mythology
Medea
Classic tragedy retold from a modern perspective by Crista Wolf is
excerpted here. Includes a review by NanTalese.
LookSmart
category - German Literature Online Texts
Medea
Classic Euripides' drama about betrayal, revenge, and insanity.
LookSmart
category - Classical Literature Texts
Medea
Explore this excellent collection of sites about ancient Greece. Features
texts and authors, art, images, maps, geography, and theater.
Medea's
Chariot :: The Opinionated Pagan Research Center
Medea's Chariot is a research center for new and experienced pagans
who wish to find out more about their chosen path and to discover facts
about other paths
http://nexus.mnic.net/
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