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Medea
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Medea Symbolism, Imagery & Allegory
Sometimes, there’s more to Lit than meets the eye.
The Sons
Medea's killing of her children is symbolic in several ways. First, the boys are a pretty clear representation of Medea and Jason's marriage, as they are the product of what was once a loving relat...
Gods and Goddesses
Divine entities are often used in Greek drama for symbolic purposes. Indeed, the gods themselves are said to have been symbols of natural or emotional forces that were beyond human comprehension. U...
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