Antigone and Medea are often considered amongst the first feminists' in literature. ... In this way Medea depicts herself as a feminist. ... Her fight is against tyranny, while Medea's is against sexism, and so she can't be a feminist. While both Medea and Antigone make protests in a male-dominated, sexist society; and while both fight with powerful men, only Medea is a feminist. ... While both of these heroines are often considered early feminists only Medea truly deserves the title. ...

• Word Count: 1085
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In the play Medea, by Euripides, many techniques are incorporated to augment the compelling persona of the protagonist, Medea. ... Medea appears to be the leader of a "feminist movement" with the chorus and audience as followers, thus placing her on a pedestal, higher than a normal human being. ... The chorus also reveres Medea to a certain extent. ... The image of Jason and Creon in juxtaposition to Medea is essential in constructing Medea as a powerful character. ... At the end of Medea this is precisely what happens, suggesting that the Gods support Medea. ...

• Word Count: 1140
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School