Why is Medea so upset?
Medea was very emotional on how she got betrayed and through how she reacted to it. She was thinking about how a woman suffers. Medea knew what she was doing wrong but she was willing to do it. Jason viewed all of his actions as a man, wanting to provide for his family, not carrying much about love.
What is the conflict in Medea?
The nurse introduces the main conflict of the play. Medea has a “fell spirit” meaning her spirit is terrible, evil, or ferociously deadly. The nurse speculates on whether or not Medea will kill herself or kill Jason and Glauce.
What is Medea’s identity crisis?
Medea was not just a child-killing woman who behaved irrationally against her husband. She was a woman wronged who let her pride protect her, and she created an identity for herself completely different from the female stereotypes of the time.
How is Medea’s situation worse than it would be if she were a native of the city?
How is Medea’s situation worse than it would be if she were a native of the city? The city people would know her better. She might not have been exiled. According to Medea, no sensible person would want clever children.
How did Medea kill her sons?
Medea does have a moment of hesitation when she considers the pain that her children’s deaths will put her through. However, she steels her resolve to cause Jason the most pain possible and rushes offstage with a knife to kill her children.
Who was Medea married to?
Aegeus
How does Creon die in Medea?
Seeing his daughter ravaged by the poison, Creon chooses to die by her side by dramatically embracing her and absorbing the poison himself. A messenger recounts the gruesome details of these deaths, which Medea absorbs with cool attentiveness.
Why does Creon allow Medea to stay in the country for one day?
First, she convinces Creon to let her stay one more day in Corinth. It goes against his better judgment, but he allows it out of pity for Medea’s two sons. This gives Medea enough time to put her plot into motion. Next Medea has to secure a safe place to retreat to once she’s committed the murders.
Why does Jason say he married the princess?
Why does Jason chose Glauce to be married to? She is a princess; he might gain power and wealth. To stay and make arrangements for her sons; was really going to make a plan to kill Glauce and her sons.
Why does Jason believe Medea is being banished Who does he blame for her situation?
He is afraid Medea will hurt his daughter, who is marrying Jason (306-307). He has heard she has made threats against him (311-312). 15) What does Jason blame Medea for? He tells her she is the cause of her own banishment by speaking against the King (480).
What gift does Aegeus promise Medea?
Pleading with Aegeus for sanctuary in Athens, Medea offers him a gift in exchange–magical drugs that can restore his fertility. Aegeus seals his promise to offer Medea refuge with an oath before the gods.
How is Aegeus connected to the story?
Aegeus is the king of Athens and, apparently, an old friend of Medea’s. He serves little purpose in the play other than to provide Medea with a place of refuge in Athens, though his desire for children serves as a powerful contrast to Medea’s ultimate choice to kill her own children.