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Helen
by Euripides
This read like the prototype of the Shakespearian problem play. I was waiting for the tragedy to happen but it simply never did. But that’s not a bad thing, although it certainly made this play feel more shallow than your average Euripides.
I really enjoyed Helen’s monologue at the beginning. I am very partial to her portrayal as the victim in the whole golden apple game and I like to think of her relationship with Menelaus as a loving one, so those were immediately extra points scored. Her condemnation of the war and of her vilification is very powerful and modern, but that’s kind of expected with Euripides so I can’t say I was particularly impressed. Still, he can write a female character, and Helen is for once one who is actually innocent and just clever. I love that for her. But still, I kinda like my greek tragedies better when they’re bloodier.
I really enjoyed Helen’s monologue at the beginning. I am very partial to her portrayal as the victim in the whole golden apple game and I like to think of her relationship with Menelaus as a loving one, so those were immediately extra points scored. Her condemnation of the war and of her vilification is very powerful and modern, but that’s kind of expected with Euripides so I can’t say I was particularly impressed. Still, he can write a female character, and Helen is for once one who is actually innocent and just clever. I love that for her. But still, I kinda like my greek tragedies better when they’re bloodier.