Beat 1 (Lines 662 to 712)

Literal: Medea is listening to what has happened to Aegeus and explaining her situation.

Essential: Trying to seek advice from a far off friend.

'As If': It's 'as if' I am explaining to a friend and enlisting their help in getting back at my ex-girlfriend, who dumped me, but who happens to be his parent's friend's daughter.

Beat 2 (Lines 713 to 758)

Literal: Medea is trying to secure a place in Athens with Aegeus by offering him children that he needs.

Essential: Trying to bargain with a friend for mutual gain.

'As If': It's 'as if' I want to go to party to try to save my relationship with a girl that I really love, ... Showed first 120 words of 2322 Size (words) ...

... Continuing with another 115 out of 2322 Size (words) ...if it were two separate parts suddenly it made sense. I tried acting it and suddenly realizing that I could give Aegeus children. I had something he needed and therefore could then justify making him swear. At line 713 there is a pause and then the beat changes. I also realized that when I was acting this I needed to be very clear so that the audience will see this change. The roles reverse and my whole acting needs to change, because suddenly I have something I can bargain with and I have a leg to stand on. Understanding this set of lines is crucial to my character ...Essay still continues 100 more words...