... told that if she hadn't behaved as a jealous, possessive woman, she could have remained. Medea asks for and is granted one day's reprieve, but King Creon was right to be fearful. During that one day's time Medea confronts Jason, who blames Medea's banishment on her own temper, rubbing salt into the wound ... Glauce accepts them. The theme is familiar from the death of Hercules. When Glauce puts on the robe it burns her flesh. Unlike Hercules, she dies. Creon dies, too, trying to help his daughter. So far the motives and reactions seem understandable, but then Medea does the unspeakable. S...

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