... it is arranged, and how women could rise up from their gender prescribed prisons and wreak havoc on society! Unfortunately, a probable step towards the male audience member's catharsis after viewing the Medea would be to go home and beat their wives, ensuring that they stay in their place in the Grecian society. The Medea, by confronting its predominantly male audience with uncomfortable ... and status is explored on several levels. The play's commentary on woman's rights and its controversiality are discussed, and the text is analyzed for its references to societal injustices against w...

• Word Count: 7698
• Approx Pages: 31
• Grade Level: High School