Phaedra is a 17th-century play by Jean Racine retelling the Greek myth of Phaedra, containing themes of jealousy, love and vengeance. In Theseus' absence, his wife Phaedra is attracted to her stepson Hippolytus. Hippolytus is in love with Aricia but cannot tell his family. After the return of his father, Hippolytus is soon banished after being falsely accused of trying to rape Phaedra. When Phaedra learns of Hippolytus' love for Aricia, she is filled with jealousy. Hippolytus is killed in a chariot accident, Phaedra poisons herself and Theseus pardons Aricia.
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