Character
How many children does Medea have?
2
Who is the first character we meet in Medea?
The Nurse
What term is used to describe Medea as an outsider to Greece?
Barbarian
"Because I have a little knowledge, some are filled with jealousy, others think me secretive, and crazy. ”
Medea
What form of Greek Theatre is Medea?
Tragedy
This ruler of Corinth banishes Medea from the city.
Creon
What 'gifts' does Medea give Jason's new wife (Princess Glauce)?
A poisoned robe and crown
The play's physical stage setting is one location, what is it?
In front of Jason and Medea's house
Who calls Medea a "lioness"?
Jason
What year was Medea first performed?
431 BCE
This character grants Medea asylum, unaware of the full extent of her vengeance.
***Triple points: Explain the deal they make! ***
King Aegeus
That she will help him to have a child / cure his infertility, if he will protect her against all men.
At the beginning of the play, the Nurse foreshadows what event(s)?
The murders / Medea harming her children.
To where does Medea escape at the end of the play?
Athens, the home of King Aegeus
Who said, "One day the story will change: then shall the glory of women resound… Reversing at last the sad reputation of ladies.”?
The Chorus
What item did Jason have to retrieve to reclaim his right to the throne?
The Golden Fleece
Who tells Medea the news that Creon and the Princess (Glauce) are dead?
The Messenger
How does Medea escape?
A chariot drawn by dragons / owned by her grandfather Helios
In which ancient Greek city is Medea set?
Corinth
Who said, “I am afraid of you... you are clever and skilled in many evil arts.” ?
Creon
This religious festival is where Greek tragedies were typically performed.
The Dionysia
Who gives Medea the realisation that murdering her children will be the best possible revenge on Jason?
**Double points if you can remember what is said!!**
Kind Aegeus
"Children are the life after death"
How and where does Medea murder her children?
With a knife, offstage.
At the beginning of the play, Medea is exiled from where?
Colchis
"So…this is not the first time I have seen irrevocable damage done by a barbarous rage.”
Jason
Fill in the blanks!
In Ancient Greece only *blank* could perform, so they would wear *blank* to portray characters.
In Ancient Greece only MEN could perform, so they would wear MASKS to portray characters.
Kleos
Who is the second person to report the murders of Creon and Glauce to Medea?
The Nurse
Where was Jason born / meant to be King?
Iolcus
"I ______________ more than I _____________"
"I hated you more than I loved them"
What placing did Medea come in at the festival in 431 B.C.E., and why?
Third out of three / last; because it was so controversial / men hated the strong female lead