Medea #4: Assorted Analysis

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What is the primary reason Creon decides to exile Medea?

Back

He fears her passion and lack of reason.

Front

How is Medea's plotting of her 'Day of Doom' revealed to the audience?

Back

Through a monologue.

Front

What trope is discussed in relation to Jason leaving Medea for a younger woman?

Back

The age-old wifely upgrade.

Front

What is the irony in Creon's decision to exile Medea?

Back

Creon's decision leads to his own downfall.

Front

Define 'monologue' in the context of drama.

Back

A long speech by one character in a play, revealing their thoughts and feelings.

Front

What is the significance of the 'tragic hero' trope in literature?

Back

A tragic hero is a character who makes a judgment error that inevitably leads to their own destruction.

Front

Explain the concept of 'dramatic irony'.

Back

Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows more about a situation than the characters do.

Front

What does the term 'catharsis' mean in the context of Greek tragedy?

Back

Catharsis refers to the emotional release experienced by the audience, often through pity and fear.

Front

Identify the role of fate in Greek tragedies.

Back

Fate often plays a crucial role, determining the characters' destinies regardless of their actions.

Front

What is the 'hero's journey' archetype?

Back

A narrative pattern where a hero goes on an adventure, faces a crisis, and returns transformed.