MEDEA BACKGROUND AND CHARACTERS

jason and medea escaped

from cholis with the fleece

after cholis

Jason and Medea settled in Corinth and had children

medea

daughter of aeetes, king of Colchis, wife of Jason, descendant of gods and has magical powers

nurse

of medea

jason

leader of the argonauts, husband of Medea, but left her

children

Jason and Medea's two sons

tutor

of the children

creon

king of Corinth, father in law of Jason

glauce

daughter of Creon, Jason's second wife

aegeus

King of Athens

messenger

servant in Jason's household

chrous

of Corinthian woman with their leader

What request does Medea make to the chorus?

Empathy and support, don’t tell her plans

What does Medea say about smart woman?

They are mistrusted and disposed for being smart

What does the chorus say about ballads of ages gone by?

They will tell her story as one of how men have wronged her

What does Jason say he has done for Medea?

Advocated for her not to be exiled

How does Medea react to a Jason’s argument?

Feels betrayed and calls him a liar

Why has aegeus come to Corinth?

To speak to an oracle about struggling to have children

What does Medea make aegeus swear?

Never exile her and her children no matter what

What plan does Medea begin to develop after speaking with aegeus?

She will use her magic to help them have a child, offers refuge