The Women of Troy

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A lot of this is courtesy of the insight study guide which I highly recommend!

A FEW ESSAY TOPICS
'The Women of Troy demonstrates that nobody wins in war.' To what extent do you agree?

"We are loot, my son and I, soldiers' plunder." Discuss how Euripides highlights the plight of women taken as slaves in war.

'The action of The Women of Troy is driven by the desire for revenge.' Discuss.

"All our sacrifices, all our offerings have been quite worthless, a waste of time." Consider the role of the gods in Euripides' The Women of Troy.

SYMBOLS
Fire/Flames
Darkness
Hector’s shield
Torches

(If anyone has analysis for these symbols please reply!)

THEMES
The effects of war
The role of women
Women and slavery
Hope and fear
Fate and the Gods