
Medea #9: The Gruesome Fates
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English
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12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the repetition of the gate of Symplegades suggest in the text?
Back
A return to the beginning.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What play by famous English playwright William Shakespeare contains an allusion to Medea of Euripides?
Back
Macbeth.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a theme of the story of Medea that is extrapolated by the chorus to the wider human experience?
Back
Life's guaranteed sadness and suffering.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In Greek Tragedy, where do most of the gruesome, horrific events take place?
Back
Off stage, described in detail by the chorus.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What could the fiery pillar symbolize in the text?
Back
A representation of destruction and chaos.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define the term 'Greek Tragedy'.
Back
A form of drama that originated in ancient Greece, characterized by serious themes and often involving a tragic hero.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the chorus in Greek Tragedy?
Back
The chorus provides commentary, reflects on the themes, and offers insights into the characters' emotions.
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