Euripides's play, Medea portrays the characteristics of a tragedy. Through Jason's tragic flaws, it is shown how Medea possesses these elements. ... Jason cast away Medea because he did not want to leave his high place in society. ... At first, we have pity for Medea, because she has done nothing wrong. ... Fear for two reasons: a) Fear that what has happened to Medea (being dumped and humiliated) could easily happy to us, and b) Fear of what Medea is now plotting as her revenge. ...