Blast Quote by Euripides
“Terrible is the force of the waves of sea, terrible is the rush of the river and the blasts of hot fire, and terrible are a thousand other things; but none is such a terrible evil as woman.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Trojan Women, 415 BC
Women are portrayed as the ultimate source of trouble, reflecting misogynistic bias.
In simple terms: Women are unfairly blamed for evil.
Key Takeaway
Challenge gender stereotypes.
Themes
gender
misogyny
bias
Mood
critical
historical
Type
play
social commentary
When to use this quote
- modern gender debates
- literary analysis
- cultural studies
Key Concepts
ancient drama
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- Why target women as "terrible"?
- How does this reflect societal fears?
A Different Perspective
Such blanket statements ignore individual agency.
