Manipulation In Medea

In the popular Greek tragedy, Medea, Euripedes demonstrates the main character’s necessity for justice, use of manipulation, and demand to achieve power, which are all elements incorporated into the character of Amy Dunne in Flynn’s movie, “Gone Girl”. Therefore, Euripides and Flynn view revenge as a powerful tool capable of allowing the avenger to cause emotional or social destruction towards their wrongdoer.

Topic: Justice
The need for justice is a strong motivator for both characters since they both want their husbands to suffer because of their horrible acts of infidelity and betrayal.

Topic: Manipulation
The manipulation that both characters utilize upon others causes their acts of revenge to become cruel, which successfully hurts their