Ἑλένη δραματουργός. Ficció dins la ficció de l'Hèlena d'Eurípides

Abstract

Beyond the traditional image of Helen as being conscious of her nature as an instrument of divine punishment for mankind, Euripides constructs a new Helen, mistress of her destiny and authoress of an unexpected happy end. Clever and crafty Helen acts as a true δραματουργός, by creating a fictional plot and instructing the actors. By his original treatment of the story, Euripides strengthens the expression of selfconsciousness of the power of his art.