"Ladies, Corinthians, I"m here./ Don't think ill of me. Call others proud." The Medea character has the power to command the audience through this presentation of her dual natures; she can be defined within the typical female gender role as emotional and passionate, yet she usurps masculine traits of rationality, resourcefulness and intelligence, creating a powerful presence. .
Language is of great importance in presenting Medea's forceful persona. The "Are we women not the wretchedness?" diatribe on the oppression of women is powerful and commanding. It is delivered early on in the play and has the potential to stun the audience with the passion contained within the words. The notions behind this speech are vital to the play and the vigor of it is essential in presenting the compelling Medea persona. Medea's employment of language is crucial to the construction of her powerful presence. "I realize you were right/What's good for you, is good for us," Medea humors Jason in order to gain what she requires and carry out her treacherous plan. The language is soft with little punctuation, creating a "safe" feeling. "My sons! Your mother! /My sons! Your father!" these two lines are short and implement exclamation marks. This type of language is harsh to hear and suggests tension. The juxtaposition of soft and harsh language, both from Medea's mouth, gives her an authoritative presence, demonstrating her control and thus her power. .
Dramatic irony is a technique, vital to the assembly of Medea's compelling persona. While Jason is oblivious to Medea's true intentions the audience is aware of what she plans to do, giving a sense of collusion. Medea appears to be the leader of a "feminist movement" with the chorus and audience as followers, thus placing her on a pedestal, higher than a normal human being. Dramatic suspense is utilized throughout the play to draw interest to Medea's persona. Her true power and presence is essentially revealed through her will to complete her revenge with the death of her children.