"Medea" by Franz Grillparzer is a dramatic work that tells the tragic story of the famous Colchis princess Medea. The poetic tragedy recreates the sense of hopelessness and despair that dominates Medea's soul during her struggle with love, betrayal and despair. The heroine, true to her emotions, is ready to do anything to take revenge on those who hurt her. The Austrian writer Franz Grillparzer skillfully reveals the psychology of the main character, guided by a mythological storyline, which leaves the reader with a feeling of anxiety and indignation at the cruelty of human actions. Therefore, "Medea" becomes not only a literary masterpiece, but also an invitation to deep thinking about morality, sacrifice and the limits of mental survival in a world where passion and despair become the engine of events.