Medea #7: The Medea Monologues

What does Medea use as tools of murderous vengeance?

• A trap with spikes

• Her own children

• Magic

• A sword

How are both Medea and Jason portrayed in the Greek myths?

• As misunderstood characters

• As noble and honorable figures

• As despicable monsters

• As upstanding and respected citizens

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is at the heart of the tragic drama according to the text?

• The pursuit of power

• The fear of death

• The laugh of those who hate us

• The power of love

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What rhetorical strategy does Medea employ to manipulate her audience?

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• A false mea culpa

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does Medea nearly slip into when calling herself a fool?

• A confession

• A plea for mercy

• Open mockery and verbal irony

• A genuine apology

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3