... not raise daughters unless they could anticipate providing them with an adequate dowry. Birth of a son was the fulfillment or goal of marriage, although a line from Euripides, in his play, Medea, somewhat negates this premise. "What they say is that we women have a quiet time, staying at home, while they are off fighting in war. They couldn't be more wrong ... scholars today as both a misogynist and a champion of women. This division at least testifies to the complexity of his female roles. His celebrated play Medea is a coveted role desired by the best dramatic actresses in Greece toda...

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• Grade Level: High School