Medea's character is one of great complexity. It has many layers that can fuel other aspects of her behavior. She is a woman that is courageous, powerful, reckless, passionate, and especially vengeful. In this story she shows that the quote "Hell has no fury like a woman scorned" is indeed true. It is only because Medea loved so deeply that she can have so much hatred.
             Medea's courage and recklessness is shown by the sheer fact that she left her home without her father's permission, was partner to several family members death, and agreed to live in her husband's country. This country was Greece where foreigners had little to no social power or rights and women had even less.
             When it is said that Medea is reckless, this is shown in two ways. Initially it is seen in her past. By being involved in the death of her father, she will never be able to return to her country. She will always be considered an outcast for her deeds. In the present story her recklessness is shown through her inability to hold her tongue. The results are shown when King Kreon tells her that she is to be exiled. Medea has obviously been talking about her want of revenge. Whether her ravens were within her wall or out, King Kreon has heard the rumors and is afraid that she may be able to harm him and his daughter. After Medea's encounter with the King, Jason arrives and again confirms that she is being exiled for her "loose speaking" of the King.
             At the initial opening of the story the nurse has stated that she is now afraid of Medea and of what she may do. She states, "her heart is violent" and that she believes Medea may even try and seek revenge by killing. Medea's progression toward revenge is a natural course that a person may take when you believe that you have been unjustly wronged, especially in love. This revenge is evident as you read of how she hates life, hoping for lig...