Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Greek Mythology - Medea and Dido

In Hellenic mythology, men seem to be the most influential characters. However, women stock- unchanging play an important subroutine in these stories. Accordingly, I enterprise to analyze and make the comparisons mingled with two unique women, Medea and Dido. there are some similarities and differences amongst these two women. First of all told, I try to analyze Medea and Didos characteristics. Medea, a powerful witch, I think she is quite cunning, uncivilised and a little overbearing. From The following of the flourishing Fleece, in order to succoring Jason, Medea contributes all her efforts to help Jason escape from whatever trials and challenges. Everything she did is just because of her crazy have it off toward Jason. Before they are expiry to hand, she even bewilders to kill her nevertheless brother. That is why I phrase she is deep cruel and ruthless. In fact, Medea has wanted to kill herself in the beginning because her sense of flagitious and betrayal to he r father. However, power of retire is so strong that she cannot falsify it. Accordingly, she chooses a way which seems to be wonderful but leads to a miserable ending. Dido, the loomr and king of Carthage, has outstanding ability to rule her country. I really enjoy Dido because even though she had to leave her homeland, Phoenicia where had been controlled by her tyrant brother, Pygmalion alone, she does not scare and finally successfully establishes a powerful and promiscuous country, Carthage by herself. Dido completely sets a good example that women still can be dreadful and even superior to men.\nAs we know, Medea and Didos fatal failing is that both(prenominal) of them all degenerate in tell apart with a man deeply. The reason of both the crazy love is due to Gods break of serve for humans. In The Quest of the Golden Fleece, Hera supports Jason, so she asks for Aphrodite help that makes Medea fall in love with Jason. The only thing she cares for is Jasons safety. In Aeneid, Hera tries to deter Aeneas from arriving to Italy, so she makes Dido fall ...

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