“Empire and its Discontents: Trojan Women, Birds, and the Symbolic Economy of Athenian Imperialism,” in J. Davidson, F. Muecke, and P. Wilson eds. Greek Drama III: Essays in Honour of Kevin Lee. Institute of Classical Studies Supplement 87 (London: Institute of Classical Studies, 2006): 245-71. By David Rosenbloom

https://www.academia.edu/1256231/_Empire_and_its_Discontents_Trojan_Women_Birds_and_the_Symbolic_Economy_of_Athenian_Imperialism_in_J_Davidson_F_Muecke_and_P_Wilson_eds_Greek_Drama_III_Essays_in_Honour_of_Kevin_Lee_Institute_of_Classical_Studies_Supplement_87_London_Institute_of_Classical_Studies_2006_245_71?nav_from=e87e29d7-698d-42bf-b0d1-3926a25a1799 The paper explores the relationship between Athenian imperialism and the portrayal of women in Euripides' "Trojan Women," focusing on the symbolic economy of power dynamics during the time. It contextualizes the play within the historical backdrop of Athenian hegemony, scrutinizing how the narratives of war and gender intersect to reflect broader societal strategies. The analysis reveals how the play serves as a commentary on the moral implications of imperialism, challenging the notion that it endorses Athenian military aggression. ...