In “Medea” (431 BCE), Euripides (c. 480–406 BCE) shows a tragic relationship between husband and wife. Medea and Jason begin with love and trust but end with hatred and revenge. Their broken bond reflects betrayal, selfishness, and pain. It becomes the heart of the whole tragedy.

Medea’s love for Jason is deep and loyal. She helps him win the Golden Fleece. She leaves her father and homeland for him. She even kills her brother to protect Jason. Her love is blind and powerful. Medea’s sacrifices show her full devotion. But Jason forgets her loyalty. Euripides makes the audience pity Medea. Medea says, 

“We women are the most unfortunate.” 

Jason’s betrayal destroys their marriage. He marries Glauce, the princess of Corinth. He claims he did it for the good of his family. But