Creon And Marxism In Medea

Medea is a piece of Euripides that tells the story of Medea and her struggles. The story revolves around the conflict between Medea and his husband, Jason – who left her and their children to marry Glauce, daughter of King Creon. Medea and Jason had bittersweet beginnings; they experienced trials, adventures together and settled down and started their family. This couple achieved the degree of fame and respectability. But one circumstance changed everything. Jason decided to leave Medea and their children to marry Glauce. This wrecked Medea physically and emotionally. She cursed her existence, her children, Glauce and most of all her husband. King Creon was worried of the capabilities of Medea in revenging; he then ordered Medea and her

Marxism rejects the concept of sexism, and this can be applied in Medea. Medea was so powerful that she even challenged the King Creon and father of Glauce. Being a female was not a hindrance for Medea in fighting for what she believed in and for what she was aiming for. The concept of sexism is rejected with the personality Medea had. Marxism believes that the existence of just and fair society is needed. Marxist seeks to promote equality among people, and this can be associated with the attitude Medea had when she questioned King Creon made. The difference of her class and King Creon’s class was not a hindrance in asking for fairness. She was also courageous when she cursed her husband in front of many people that meant that she was free to announce everything she wanted despite the judgment of other people. The third point is when Jason wanted to be part of the Monarchy to advance his social class and status. In Marxism, they believe that the society we are living is a society that prohibits the slaves to own property. And this is the reason Jason wanted to be part of the ruling class, to have this privilege. He left his family to strive for power and wealth and to be part of the highest order of the