Summary (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Flashcards
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Author of Medea & date
Author of Medea & date
Euripides, around 431 BCE
Three main themes in Medea
Three main themes in Medea
Betrayal, revenge, destructive power of passion
Jason's new bride
Jason's new bride
Glauce, daughter of King Creon of Corinth
The Chorus in Medea
The Chorus in Medea
Corinthian Women
Creon's decree to Medea
Creon's decree to Medea
Exile Medea and her children from Corinth
Time Medea requests from Creon
Time Medea requests from Creon
One more day
Who gives Medea sanctuary
Who gives Medea sanctuary
Aegeus, King of Athens
Medea's gifts to Glauce
Medea's gifts to Glauce
Poisoned robe and golden crown
Who dies from poisoned gifts
Who dies from poisoned gifts
Glauce and Creon
Medea's ultimate revenge act
Medea's ultimate revenge act
Killing her own children
Where do children's deaths occur
Where do children's deaths occur
Offstage (Greek convention)
Medea's escape device at end
Medea's escape device at end
Helios' chariot (deus ex machina)
Chorus reaction progression
Chorus reaction progression
From sympathy to horror
Medea's internal conflict
Medea's internal conflict
Maternal love vs vengeance
Topic of Medea's famous speech
Topic of Medea's famous speech
Women's suffering in ancient society