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Medea | Study Guide

Euripides

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Overview

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Author

Euripides

First Performed

431 BCE

Type

Play

Genre

Tragedy

Perspective and Narrator

As is typical of ancient Greek plays, Medea's characters include a Chorus that functions as her moral advisors and the collective voice of society.

About the Title

Medea is the main character in the play and is based on a sorceress from Greek mythology.

Summary

This study guide and infographic for Euripides's Medea offer summary and analysis on themes, symbols, and other literary devices found in the text. Explore Course Hero's library of literature materials, including documents and Q&A pairs.

Characters

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