observes how Glauce Could still her joy no more but gave him all his will This shows how the gifts deceive Glauce leading her to her doom Glauce s Innocence Glauce is innocent and unaware of Medea s true intentions She eagerly accepts the gifts from two innocent children of Medea She doesn t know that they are poisoned This innocence makes her death even more tragic Her trust in Medea leads to her downfall Glauce s innocence highlights the cruel nature of Medea s revenge She becomes an unknowing victim of Medea's anger The Horror of Glauce s Death Glauce s death is described in horrifying detail The poison in the crown and robe cause fire the fiercer to consume her body Euripides says the golden crown burns her alive in such a way The golden crown through her long curls The vivid description of her death emphasizes the brutality of Medea's actions The Audience s Emotional Response This scene is designed to evoke strong emotions in the audience Watching Glauce suffer such a terrible fate the audience feels a mix of pity and fear The pity comes from seeing an innocent person destroyed while the fear comes from the realization of how powerful and dangerous Medea's wrath is The emotional impact of this scene is profound It forces the audience to consider the consequences of unchecked anger and revenge Prediction of Further Tragedy Glauce s death indicates the even greater tragedy that is to come the death of Medea s own children The way Medea uses poison to kill Glauce hints at the lengths she will go to in her quest for revenge This scene builds tension and prepares the audience for the final horrific acts that Medea will commit Jason s Realization Jason s reaction to Glauce s death is one of shock and despair When he learns of her fate he is devastated and curses Medea for her actions He cries out Oh what a womb of sin my children bore This shows his deep sorrow and regret This moment serves as a turning point for Jason He realizes the true cost of his betrayal His grief adds to the tragic weight of the scene This highlights the consequences of his personal choices The death scene of Glauce in Medea is a key moment in the play This scene is filled with dramatic significance Through this scene Euripides explores the themes of innocence betrayal and the destructive power of revenge The horror of Glauce s death leaves a lasting impact on both the characters and the audience This makes it one of the most unforgettable and powerful moments in the tragedy