Question

In her monologue Medea speaks on the role of women. This is a very important theme in the play. a Outline 3 things she says women have to do within their marriage. b Outline two roles of the men within the marriage?

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

Medeia says that women should look only at their husbands, be stuck at home and never look smarter than their husbands, or smarter than anyone. She says that the role of men is completely different, as they only need to control their women and provide for themselves.

Medeia shows an unequal relationship between men and women within marriage, because she shows that while women are deprived, men have freedoms. These freedoms include meeting with other women, being able to give their opinions and being able to divorce.