![]() (I’m already not liking him.) Medea goes through mental turmoil. “I will even rely on a woman!” he states. What is the task here and what does is show that Jason must have? On page 182, Jason says “Why should my heart flood with fear? Heroes and cowards alike share the same fate.” What does this say about his role as hero? Do you agree with this statement? Jason also realizes he cannot perform the task set out by Aeetes, so he realizes that Medea can be a great help. ![]() On a quest, there are tests or adventures one must perform in order to move forward. Jason finally gets to Colchis, land of the Golden Fleece. How is she presented? What’s your first impression of her? How is Hera using her? Chapter 3 Do you feel he helps Jason? What is the cause of Phineus’s fate? What lessons does his life have for people? In this chapter we are introduced to Medea. There are a lot of messages and hidden warnings for Jason from Phineus. What are her reasons for getting so involved? What is her plan? How does this affect the way you evaluate the actions of Jason and Medea? Chapter 2 It is important to note the role that Hera plays in the story. Jason sets off with the Argonauts, one of whom was Pelias’s only son. In fact, Pelias is convinced that Jason will never return. He seems to set himself up to find the Golden Fleece, a dangerous and long trip to a faraway kingdom whose ruler has a very scary reputation. Jason seems a little short-sighted early on. He is to avenge the theft of the kingdom of Iolcus from his father, Aeson. Jason does start out with good intentions. They are just things to look for as you read, and maybe think about as you answer the questions. I ask a lot of questions in the sections. I have given you a brief chapter by chapter overview. But there should be limits on how imperfect a hero can be before he turns into a villain. Modern audiences don’t expect our heroes to be perfect that would make them pretty predictable and boring. Try not to let them distract you.Īn anti-hero is a protagonist who lacks the characteristics we typically associate with a hero-nobility of mind and spirit, humility, compassion, things like that. The phrases are like aids to the oral storyteller, kind of like the refrain of a song. The repetition comes from the oral tradition. One thing to think about as you read this is, do Jason and Medea really have a choice in what happens?Īs you read, you will notice the repetition of phrases that can be annoying to modern readers. We also get a good insight into the relationship between the gods and Jason and Medea. The author, Apollonius, was quite sophisticated in her character development and insight into her thought processes. Jason’s change is caused by a flaw in his character, what the Greeks referred to as hubris-pride. ![]() Change is a characteristic of the hero, but how he or she changes is important as well. What is interesting here is to see how Jason changes throughout the story. This version, written in the 3rd century BC by Apollonius, is the earliest, most complete version of the myth. But, as you will see as you read Jason and the Argonauts and Medea, there is a darker side to this hero. It has adventure, danger, the intervention of the gods, the great prize-the fabled Golden Fleece. The story of Jason and the Argonauts is among the most popular of hero myths. Andy Gurevich “Peleus and Talamon, from the series ‘Vessels of the Argonauts,’ for the wedding celebration of Cosimo de’ Medici in Florence, 1608” by Remigio Cantagallina, The Met Museum is licensed under CC BY 4.0
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |