Seneca's brutal play "Medea" reveals what happens when rage takes control. A betrayed wife, an indecisive husband, and a tragic ending that challenges Stoic ideals.
In this episode, Caleb and Michael analyze Seneca's bloody retelling of the Medea myth - where passion overcomes reason with devastating consequences.
Dana Gioia on Seneca and The Madness of Hercules (Episode 74)
(04:28) Historical Background
(06:43) The Story of Medea's Revenge
(17:08) Character: Fortune Takes Wealth, Not Spirit
(21:27) Not Just a Moment's Madness
(26:36) How Anger Warps Reality
(33:44) Satisfying Madness
(36:02) The Intoxication of Rage
(38:41) What's Up With Jason?
(46:03) Seneca's Court Experience
(50:43) Brutal Ending: "There Are No Gods"
(58:57) Outro
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