The female act in Euripides: Hecuba and the sensitive memory of mothers

Abstract:

This text reflects on the actions of Hecuba, protagonist of the Euripidean tragedy of the same name, set in Athens during the Peloponnesian war and triggered by the death of her children Polydorus and Polyxena. Hecuba, a captive of war and deprived of her family philía after the loss of her children, acts motivated by feelings of revenge. However, values such as collective solidarity, hospitality, civility and freedom will be addressed as elements of cohesion in this Euripidean drama.

Keywords: Classical Athens; Greek theater; Female action