Medea

explain medea as a tragic heroine ?

medea's tragic heroine features

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Euripides' Medea is an example of intense passion, love, and revenge. Medea cannot accept Jason marrying another woman. She becomes so obsessed with revenge that she forgets any love she might have had for him. Medea cannot be considered a true tragic hero as she never really has a moment of clarity or self-reflection at the end of the play, hence there is little sense of pathos or sympathy from the audience. Tragic heroes should see their own flaws that lead them to their downfall.