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Literature of the Western World

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"If not, I'd rather die."
Euripides, Medea

W h o i s t h e m o d e r n M e d e a?

Reading Schedule

Tuesday, Oct. 21	pp. 1-8	Nurse & Medea
Wed. Oct. 22	pp. 9-15	Medea & Jason
Thurs. Oct. 23	pp. 16-20	Medea & Aegeas
Friday, Oct. 24	pp. 21-28	Medea & Chorus
Monday, Oct. 27	pp. 29-35	Medea & Jason, Medea & Tutor
Monday, Oct. 27	pp. 36-40	Medea & Messenger
Tuesday, Oct. 28	pp. 41-47	Medea & Jason

How is Medea's plight releveant?

Feminism & Female Archetypes
Contemporary Politics of Ends and Means
Emotional extremism and balance/moderation
Manipulation & Truth
The Other
Exile

Is Medea to be honored or scorned?

Is she righteous or warped?

Is this tragedy or justice?