Medea: BP1

Question 1

Topic: Disorder inspires some to act wickedly
BP1: Because
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Answer 1

Euripedes suggests that as a result of hubristic men breaking their oaths, disorder acan gain momentum and inspire the marginalised to commit barbarous acts of violence that severely destabilise society.

Question 2

BP1: Evidence 1

Answer 2

Lamenting her distress and apprehensiveness, Medea defiantly declares her desire for her children to ‘die’ along with Jason so that the whole ‘house’ may go to ‘ruin.’

Question 3

BP1: Analysis 1

Answer 3

Because Medea is a woman who has been systematically oppressed and undermined within the Corinthian social hierarchy, Jason’s hubristic actions has caused her to rebel against her predestined role as the care holder of the ‘house.’

Question 4

BP1: Analysis 2

Answer 4

Medea’s desire to ‘ruin’ a place of security and sanctuary further connotes to the destruction of Jason’s lineage in order to complete her revenge.

Question 5

BP1: Evidence 2

Answer 5

Compounding upon her sorrow and anguish, Medea seeks to wreak ‘havoc’ in order to ‘escape the charge’ of ‘murdering [her] beloved children.’

Question 6

BP1: Analysis 3

Answer 6

Fueled by passion and devastation, Medea’s urge to ‘escape’ Jason’s omnipresence becomes her sole motive to ‘wreak’ disorder upon her lover by attempting to avoid a proper punishment.

Question 7

BP1: Analysis 4

Answer 7

Despite the tenderness and affection she feels toward her children, Jason’s vitriolic oath breaking outweighs any compassion and sympathy for them, instead leading Medea to believe that they are tainted by his cruel betrayal. Consequently, this stimulates Medea’s sole commitment to the complete and utter destruction of her own family, a central pillar of Corinthian society, emphasizing her retaliation against traditional stereotypical gender roles.

Question 8

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Answer 8

Furthermore, Euripides elucidates the ways in which disorder can inspire acts of chaos and barbarity as a consequence of selfishness and hubris.