
Episode 33: Woman the Barbarian (Euripides' Medea)
Literature and History
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Betrayal and Revenge
The chapter delves into the intense confrontation between Medea and her husband, Jason, as she expresses her deep disappointment and betrayal. Medea reveals her chilling plan for revenge, involving poisoning Jason's new wife and even contemplating the murder of her own children. The chapter culminates in a twist of fate that leads to a poignant portrayal of Medea's conflicted emotions and the difficult choices she must make.
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