Feminist Criticism Basics
this criticism examines gender inequality in literature . ( hint :: topic of the presentation )
what is feminist criticism
jason abandons medea for this reason . ( hint :: said and shown in the presentation )
what is power and status
feminist critics may see medea’s revenge as resistance against this .
what is male dominance
feminist critics often analyze this imbalance between men and women . ( hint :: jason has a lot of it )
what is power
medea feels betrayed because Jason marries this princess .( hint :: her name was said and shown in the slide show )
who is glauce
jason represents this societal privilege.
what is male privilege
medea is oppressed by this social system . ( hint :: men are in control )
what is patriarchy
Medea sacrificed her homeland for this man . ( hint :: her ex husband duhhh )
who is jason
medea believes Jason values ambition more than this .
what is loyalty/love
feminist criticism asks whose voices are often ignored in literature .( hint :: medea is oppressed because of it )
who are women
feminist critics argue medea seeks this after losing power in her marriage .
what is control
medea’s revenge begins after Jason breaks this sacred relationship .
medea challenges these expectations for women in ancient greece . ( hint :: she doesn't take disrespect and doesnt keep quiet )
what are obedience and silence
medea’s anger stems from both betrayal and this social condition .
feminist critics argue medea’s rage grows from being denied this basic respect .
what is gender equality