Medea

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Drama | Euripides

What suspicions did Creon have against Medea?

What suspicions did Creon have against Medea? [NU: 2022]  In “Medea” (431 BCE), Euripides (c. 480–406 BCE)  presents King Creon as a wise but fearful ruler. He suspects Medea of pl...
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Consider Medea as a revenge tragedy.

Consider Medea as a revenge tragedy. [NU: 2016, 18, 22] ★★★  A revenge tragedy is a type of drama where the main character seeks revenge for a wrong done to them. Euripides’ play “...
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Who is responsible for the tragedy of Medea?

Who is responsible for the tragedy of Medea? Illustrate. [NU: 2021] Or, Is Jason fully responsible for the tragedy of Medea? [NU: 2015] Medea (431 BCE), written by Euripides (c. 48...
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Write what you know about Jason.

Write what you know about Jason. [NU:  2014]  Euripides (c. 480–406 BCE) presents Jason as a proud and selfish man in his famous play “Medea” (431 BCE). He is the cause of Medea’s...
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Describe the death scene of Glauce.

Describe the death scene of Glauce. [NU:  2013, 20, 22] ★★★  In “Medea (431 BCE), Euripides (c. 480–406 BCE) represents one of the most shocking deaths in Greek tragedy. Glauce, th...
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Write what you know about Jason.

Write what you know about Jason. [NU:  2014]  Euripides (c. 480–406 BCE) presents Jason as a proud and selfish man in his famous play “Medea” (431 BCE). He is the cause of Medea’s...
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Consider Medea as a revenge tragedy.

Consider Medea as a revenge tragedy. [NU: 2016, 18, 22] ★★★  A revenge tragedy is a type of drama where the main character seeks revenge for a wrong done to them. Euripides’ play “...
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Evaluate ‘Medea’ as a Tragic Heroine.

 Evaluate Medea as a tragic heroine. [NU: 2013, 17, 20] ★★★ Euripides’ (C.480 BC - C.406 BC) “Medea” (431 BC) tells the tragic story of Medea. She is a woman betrayed by her husban...
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Discuss the Dramatic Significance of the Death Scene of Glauce.

Discuss the dramatic significance of the death scene of Glauce.  The death scene of Glauce (also known as Creusa) in “Medea” (431 BC) by Euripides (C.480 BC - C.406 BC) is very dra...
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Write a Short note on the ‘Medea-Jason’ Relationship

In “Medea” (431 BCE), Euripides (c. 480–406 BCE) shows a tragic relationship between husband and wife. Medea and Jason begin with love and trust but end with hatred and revenge. Th...
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Why Did Medea Become Revengeful?

Why did Medea become revengeful?  In Euripides’ (C.480 BC - C.406 BC) play “Medea” (431 BC), Medea becomes revengeful because of the intense betrayal and injustice she experiences...
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Why Did Jason Marry Glauce in “Medea?”

Why did Jason marry Glauce in “Medea?” [NU: 2016, 18] ★★★ Or, Why does Jason turn from Medea to Glauce? What is its outcome? “Medea” (431 BCE), written by Euripides (c. 480–406 BCE...
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