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