revenge lead to tragic consequences Hubris Excessive Pride Medea s pride and sense of self-worth are deeply wounded by Jason s betrayal Her pride makes it impossible for her to accept the insult and betrayal especially after all she sacrificed for him She declares No I m a different sort dangerous to enemies but well disposed to friends Medea s hubris prevents her from considering forgiveness Her excessive pride drives her to commit horrendous acts such as the murder of her own children to ensure that Jason does not escape without punishment Peripetia Reversal of Fortune Medea s life takes a dramatic turn when Jason decides to leave her for the daughter of Creon the king of Corinth Her status as a wife and mother is shattered She is forced into exile This moment of peripetia triggers her plan for revenge Her reversal of fortune is also reflected in Jason s fate While he believes his marriage to Creon s daughter will bring him power and happiness it leads instead to the destruction of his entire family Anagnorisis Recognition Medea s moment of anagnorisis occurs when she realizes the full extent of the suffering her revenge will cause not just to Jason but to herself as well Despite recognizing that her actions will bring immense pain she is unable to stop her rage and determination for revenge She says I ve made up my mind my friends I ll do it kill my children now without delay Medea acknowledges the horror of her own deeds but proceeds She is driven by a desire to punish Jason at any cost Catharsis Emotional Purging The audience experiences catharsis as they witness Medea s internal conflict The murder of her children is a shocking act that produces both pity and fear Both Medea and Jason feel the pain of this loss This creates a powerful emotional release for the audience The Chorus reflects on this tragedy stating It s a fearful thing for men to spill the blood of gods The play forces the audience to wrestle with the intense emotions of betrayal revenge and loss Nemesis Retribution Medea s actions bring about her own nemesis Although she succeeds in destroying Jason s future she is left with the burden of her actions She acknowledges the weight of her crime saying The gods are aware who began this fight Medea s victory is open She is forced to flee and live in isolation haunted by the deaths of her children Her desire for revenge ultimately consumes her This leads to a tragic end where no true winner remains Medea is a tragic heroine whose journey is defined by the classical elements of tragedy Her intense emotions pride and desire for revenge lead her to commit unforgivable acts Though she achieves her goals her actions bring only suffering and loss This makes her story a timeless example of a tragic downfall nbsp