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 PhaedraJean RacineCliffsNotes on Phaedra discusses Jean Racine's tragedy about deceit, honor, and forbidden love. When Theseus, king of Athens, disappears during an expedition and is rumored to be dead, his wife Phaedra pursues her love for Hippolytus, her step-son. Hippolytus, however, loves Aricia, a princess of the former ruling family of Athens. When Theseus returns, Phaedra accuses Hippolytus of trying to seduce her, creating a web of lies that ensnares both her and Hippolytus. Search this CliffsNote
Play SummaryJean Racine BiographySummary, Analysis, and Original Text by SceneAct I: Scene 1Act I: Scenes 2–3Act I: Scenes 4–5Act II: Scene 1Act II: Scenes 2–4Act II: Scenes 5–6Act III: Scenes 1–3Act III: Scenes 4–6Act IV: Scenes 1–3Act IV: Scenes 4–6Act V: Scenes 1–3Act V: Scenes 4–5Act V: Scenes 6–7Character ListCharacter AnalysisPhaedraHippolytusAriciaOenoneTheseusStudy and Homework HelpQuiz
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