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Who is Medea in Greek mythology?
A character in the myth of
Jason
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What does Jason seek in the story of Medea?
A Golden Fleece
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Where is the Golden Fleece located?
On the island of
Colchis
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What are Medea's father's plans for Jason?
For Jason to
die
while
seeking
the
Fleece
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How does Medea feel about Jason?
She
falls
in
love
with him
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What does Medea use to help Jason?
Her
magic
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What do Jason and Medea do after obtaining the Fleece?
They return safely to
Greece
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Who refuses to give Jason his throne?
Pelias
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What does Medea do to Pelias?
Tricks him into
death
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What happens to Medea and Jason after Pelias' death?
They are driven out of
Thessaly
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Where do Medea and Jason live in exile?
Corinth
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Who does Jason decide to marry after Medea?
Glauce
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How does Medea react to Jason's new marriage?
She seeks
revenge
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What does Medea do to Glauce?
She
kills
her
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What is the final act of revenge by Medea?
She kills her
children
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What does the ending of the play signify about Medea's character?
Her
complexity
and
tragic
nature
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Who wrote the play "Medea"?
Euripides
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What themes are explored in "Medea"?
Revenge
, love, and
betrayal
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How does the play "Medea" reflect societal views on women?
It highlights their
struggles
and power
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What is the significance of the character Medea in literature?
She represents the
archetype
of the wronged woman
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How does Medea's magic contribute to the plot?
It enables her to enact
revenge
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What does Jason's character represent in the story?
The flawed hero driven by ambition
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What is the outcome for Medea at the end of the play?
She escapes to Athens
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What does the play suggest about the nature of love?
It can lead to destruction and chaos
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How does the setting of Corinth influence the events of the play?
It serves as a backdrop for betrayal
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What historical context surrounds the play "Medea"?
Set in ancient Greece during the Roman era
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How does Medea's character challenge traditional gender roles?
She exhibits strength and independence
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What is the significance of the chorus in "Medea"?
It provides
commentary
on the
action
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What is the primary conflict in "Medea"?
Medea's revenge against
Jason
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How does the play "Medea" end?
Medea escapes in a
chariot
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What moral lessons can be drawn from "Medea"?
Revenge
can have dire consequences
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What is the role of fate in "Medea"?
It drives the
characters'
actions
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How does Medea's background influence her actions?
Her
heritage
shapes her desire for
revenge
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What does the character of Jason reveal about masculinity?
It can be
flawed
and self-serving
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What is the significance of the title "Medea"?
It highlights the
central character's
journey
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How does the theme of betrayal manifest in "Medea"?
Through
Jason's
abandonment
of Medea
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What role does the supernatural play in "Medea"?
It
enhances
the
drama
and
conflict
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What is Medea's ultimate fate?
She becomes a
powerful
figure in Athens
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How does the play address the theme of justice?
It questions the
morality
of
revenge
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What does Medea's final speech reveal about her character?
Her
complexity
and
emotional depth
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