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msand3's review against another edition
2.0
Despite the noble act of forgiveness advocated in in the final moments, I found this drama to be mostly lacking energy and emotional verve. I think part of the reason was the choice to keep Theseus from entering until halfway through the drama. I realize that he must be “away” from certain events to transpire, but we are left with little development of his relationship with either Hippolytus or Phaedra. The other problem I had was the Hippolytus is actually the least interesting character in the drama. Since we know what will happen from almost the beginning, the real meat of this play is the interaction between Phaedra and the Nurse, leaving the final half of the play to be mostly anticlimactic.
lexi_con's review against another edition
4.0
Greek tragedy>>
“Love rides on clouds and strides through the swollen sea. The whole world was born from love; she sows every seed; every living creature on Earth sprang from that sweet desire which is her gift to us.”
“Love rides on clouds and strides through the swollen sea. The whole world was born from love; she sows every seed; every living creature on Earth sprang from that sweet desire which is her gift to us.”
italo_carlvino's review against another edition
3.0
Euripides is great as usually, with his exploration of morality, clever constructions and vivid descriptions of the fantastic. However, there is some pretty offensive sexism. I personally prefer Medea.
kayleighofhobbiton's review against another edition
4.0
I had to read it for my classical class.
I quite liked it.
Artemis is one of my favourite Greek goddess.
Just read it, good for your brains. :D
I quite liked it.
Artemis is one of my favourite Greek goddess.
Just read it, good for your brains. :D
kylieboyer's review
3.0
god i hate this tragedy
hippolytus is a misogynist and an incel
“i’ll hate you women. hate and hate and hate you, and never have enough of hating” like shut up whiny baby!!!!!
on another note we love artemis
hippolytus is a misogynist and an incel
“i’ll hate you women. hate and hate and hate you, and never have enough of hating” like shut up whiny baby!!!!!
on another note we love artemis