Medea

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society in the play is highly contrary to what it would be today, allowing women very few rights. In the eyes of men, Greek women were in some ways, almost treated like slaves. A definite relationship between this subordination of women and what emerges is evident in the play. The way in which Jason neglects Medea for the princess of Corinth was acceptable by Greek standards and displays the inferior status of the woman who had no say in the matter. Even though some of Medea’s actions were considered atypical, she still incorporated attitudes and emotions common among women. Medea speaks out against women’s status, proclaiming that a man can rid themselves of a woman at any time, yet she will still be considered in the wrong. “For divorce is not honourable to women, nor can we disown our lords.” (p4). Though it is improbable that women openly said things against their position, it is likely that Medea’s attitude was shared by most, if not all Greek women. Jason’s betrayal forces ...

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