Medea of Euripedes by Euripides

Medea of Euripedes

Euripides

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fiction classics play dark emotional tense fast-paced

Description

One of the most powerful and enduring of Greek tragedies, Medea centers on the myth of Jason, leader of the Argonauts, who has won the dragon-guarded treasure of the Golden Fleece with the help of the sorceress Medea. Having married Medea and fath...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,078 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
tense 56%
emotional 45%
sad 43%
challenging 28%
reflective 23%
mysterious 9%
adventurous 7%
informative 3%
funny 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 26%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.84

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