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Patriarchy In Medea

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“I / Will bury them with my own hand, to ensure that none / Of my enemies shall violate or insult their graves” (Euripides 1375-7). When Jason comes to the house after Medea has killed their sons, she announces these plans. After killing the king and princess, Medea believes she must kill her sons to protect them from enemies in Corinth. Though the Chorus and Nurse wish to stop her, they are unable and then become afraid to intervene. With her sword, Medea kills both of her sons her home. Arriving after the children are dead, Jason grows disgusted with Medea and wishes her to leave at once. Jason requests that he take the bodies of their sons, in order to give them a proper burial. However, Medea, whom already has the bodies in a chariot

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