Speeches in Medea

In speech A, Medea mood is theoretical, almost philosophical, as she speaks of the miserable lives that women are forced to lead by complying with men’s rules. The purpose of this speech is to show that women are more powerful then men. Women niche in society is to satisfy and comply with the demands of men, sacrificing her own happiness whenever necessary. Men however are free to do as they please; even if that mean abandon his family and betray his marriage vows. From birth to death a women is the property of men; first her father then her husband. This concept of kyrieia diminishes a female to nothing more than property of the man in her life; taking away her humanity and drastically lowering her place in society. However, Medea also reveals a bitter determination for revenge on Creon, Jason, and his new bride-to-be. Medea start off the speech in a calm matter, however she is deeply hurt and distraught by Jason’s actions. When the speech progresses, Medea starts to talk about he...