So often injustices root themselves in the broken promises of loyalty. Euripides's Medea demonstrates just that. The foundation of Medea and Jason's marriage lies within the oath taken on the almost fatal day of Jason. After time, human temptations arise and Jason to succumbs to another beauty, Crucia-the worst injustice done to a woman. As a result, Medea serves Jason justice due to his unfulfilled oath. She strips him away of his loved ones and his reputation, all leading to his fateful death.
In Medea's eyes revenge is the only way she will find closure from her suffering. Because Medea's one true love Jason, leaves her for another women she creates justice by reciprocating the pain he causes. She brutally kills Jason's bride Crucia, and her father King Creon, leaving Corinth kingless. Medea's next victims are her and Jason's children, the only reason for which Jason lives. These murders are only the start of Medea's vengeance. .
The aftermath of Medea's killings causes the fall of Jason's popularity and reputation. After the crimes are committed, Jason is looked down upon. The kingless people of Corinth know Medea is the killer, but they look for a scapegoat. Everyone turns against Jason saying that the tragedy is his fault. He eventually leaves Corinth and lives the rest of his life aimlessly and homeless. This makes Medea ecstatic. She yearns for nothing more than Jason to feel unwanted and alienated. .
The final conclusion to Medea's justice will be achieved once Jason acquires the same fate as his loved ones. .
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Euripides uses revenge to illustrate justice when done wrong. Medea's actions are the epitome of the trite cliché, "An eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth."" .
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