I need help clarifying this Greek mythology question.
So I'm reading Medea by Euripides and I need to answer this question:
"How does the characterization of Medea represent “The Other” from the perspective of the Greek male citizen? Which theory of myth makes this representation most understandable?"
The problem is I don't understand what "The Other" is supposed to represent. Is "The Other" some sort of theory?
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If you want to answer this question, think about the physical and personal ideals of ancient Greek men? What virtues, personality characteristics, etc. did they embrace? What was the ideal Greek citizen? How is Medea characterized so that she does not fit into that mold?
Obviously Medea is a woman, but there is more to it than that. What is it about her portrayal that makes her something less than or something totally different to the Greek ideal. In doing that you start to examine Medea as the Other.
While this is all rather abstract, if you explore the Greek ideal deeply enough, and examine the characterization of Medea throughout the play (it is a short one) you should come to the right conclusions.
From the cover of the book below you get a good understanding of "The Other"
A liberal arts degree at a pretty good university
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Right, I know exactly what you mean. We've been focusing on this view of women in Ancient Greek society for a while, including those of deception and inferiority. This is the first time we have referred to it as "The Other" so I think that just threw me off a bit. Thanks so much for the clarification.