Ladies and gentleman of the jury, Medea’s actions are not something to be forgiven. Killing your own children and two people of royalty because of emotion is wrong, and we all know this. It isn’t justifiable by any means. However, I ask not for pity, but for understanding. Put yourself in her shoes. Imagine giving your all to a significant other…loving, following, being whatever he would ever want, but then in a flash your lover leaves you dry with the two boys you made together for younger, hotter princess. I want to plead insanity for my client Medea, on grounds that anyone who had to go through such a dreadful series would surely end up in the place she is now. In assurance, I ask not for pity, but
