Question

In the context of Medea's empowerment and her protest against societal labels, which textual evidence best supports the depiction of her suffering as a shared experience among women and emphasizes her quest for revenge against her husband?

A) "we women are the most miserable of specimens"
B) "no more shall we women endure the burden of ill-repute"
C) "we'd be better off dead" - inclusive language to depict suffering as a shared experience
D) "it is just that you should take revenge upon your husband"

Answer 1

The statement "no more shall we women endure the burden of ill-repute" supports the depiction of Medea's suffering as a shared experience among women and emphasizes her quest for revenge against her husband.

Step-by-step explanation:

The textual evidence that best supports the depiction of Medea's suffering as a shared experience among women and emphasizes her quest for revenge against her husband can be found in option B: "no more shall we women endure the burden of ill-repute." This statement highlights the collective experience of women and their desire to break free from societal labels and expectations. It shows Medea's determination to seek revenge against her husband and defy the oppressive social norms imposed on women.