Medea #1: Setting & Setup

In the opening monologue, who constructs the complex and detailed backstory of myth & legend?

• The Nurse

• The Doctor

• The King

• The Scholar

What role does the Chorus play in Medea?

• The Chorus provides comic relief throughout the play.

• The Chorus serves as a character in the story.

• The Chorus comments on the action and reflects the moral and social values of the time.

• The Chorus narrates the events of the play.

Where does the play Medea take place?

• Ancient Corinth

• Ancient Athens

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Sparta

How does the audience's investment in characters affect their experience of the tragedy?

• It heightens emotional engagement and empathy, making the tragedy more impactful.

• It reduces the overall emotional response to the tragedy.

• It creates a sense of detachment from the characters involved.

• It allows the audience to predict the outcome of the tragedy more easily.

What is the significance of the Nurse's role in Medea?

• The Nurse serves as a confidante and provides insight into Medea's emotional state.

• The Nurse is a minor character with no real impact on the story.

• The Nurse acts as a villain, opposing Medea's plans.

• The Nurse is responsible for the care of the children and has no emotional involvement.

What does the Nurse's monologue tap into?

• The audience's investment into the characters and tragedy

• The historical context of the play

• The Nurse's personal feelings about love

• The comedic elements of the story

How does the setting contribute to the mood of a play?

• The setting establishes the emotional tone and context for the characters' actions.

• The setting only provides a backdrop and has no impact on the mood.

• The setting is irrelevant to the characters' development.

• The setting determines the plot twists and turns.

How does the character of Medea challenge traditional gender roles?

• Medea conforms to societal expectations of women by being submissive and obedient.

• Medea exhibits strength, intelligence, and a desire for autonomy.

• Medea relies on male characters to make decisions for her.

• Medea seeks revenge in a way that reinforces traditional gender roles.

How does the setting of Ancient Corinth influence the themes of Medea?

• Ancient Corinth serves as a backdrop for themes of betrayal, revenge, and the struggle for power.

• Ancient Corinth is depicted as a peaceful city that promotes harmony and love.

• Ancient Corinth represents a place of refuge and safety for the characters.

• Ancient Corinth is characterized by its focus on friendship and loyalty.

What is the basic setting shared by many ancient Greek plays and tragedies?

• A location easily imagined by the audience

• A grand palace with elaborate decorations

• A dark forest filled with mythical creatures

• A bustling marketplace with vendors