In Medea by Euripides, Medea tricks the King of Corinth into letting her remain in the city for one more day. Suspicious of Medea’s intentions for his family, King Creon exiles Medea and her two sons from Corinth. Upon being told this, Medea throws herself to his feet and beseeches to have one day to collect herself and the kids. To her delight, the King grants her request. Although the King thought he was doing her kind, he instead was ensuring his daughter’s and his own demise. In the quote, Medea mentions how easily she could have been prevented. Had King Creon overlooked his own emotions and sent her and the children away immediately, his daughter, the two sons, and himself would still be alive. Fortunately for Medea, he is a man of heart
