Medea Quotes Flashcards
Gender Roles
how a person is expected to behave based upon their assigned sex
“We are women… surpassing any master craftsman in working evil.” - Medea
Gender Roles
how a person is expected to behave based upon their assigned sex
“I would rather face the enemy three times over than bear a child once” - Medea
Betrayal
breaking a promise, disloyalty
“Gone is the trust to be placed in oaths” - Medea
Betrayal
breaking a promise, disloyalty
“You have betrayed your wife and are behaving unjustly” - Chorus to Jason
Revenge
harming another because of the suffering they inflicted, vengeance, retribution
“I have hope my enemies will get their deserts!” - Medea
Revenge
harming another because of the suffering they inflicted, vengeance, retribution
“…I will make corpses of three of my enemies, father, daughter and husband…” - Medea
Reputation
the beliefs/opinions others have on a person or thing, opinion, notoriety
“Let [people] think me… an enemy to be feared. It is people like that who achieve true fame…” - Medea
Reputation
the beliefs/opinions others have on a person or thing, opinion, notoriety
Manipulation
to cleverly control or influence a person or situation, exploit, control
“Do you imagine I would have ever stooped to flattery of this man without having some scheme in mind” - Medea
Manipulation
to cleverly control or influence a person or situation, exploit, control
“Jason, I ask your forgiveness for what I said earlier.” - Medea to Jason
Justice
fair behaviour or treatment, equity, righteousness
“…wretched man, you are indeed decieved of your destiny.” - Chorus referring to Jason
Justice
fair behaviour or treatment, equity, righteousness
“Zeus will aid you [Medea] in seeing justice done” - Chorus to Medea
Exile
banished, barred, displacement
“Which city will open its doors to me…” - Medea
Exile
banished, barred, displacement
” You have no father’s home… to offer haven from your troubles.” - Chorus to Medea
Passion vs Reason
feeling intense emotions vs thinking logically
“My passion is master of my reason” - Medea
