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Important Quotes From 'Medea''

1. The document contains important quotes from the play "Medea" that showcase the characters' perspectives. Jason tries to convince Medea that living among the Greeks is better than barbarians due to their laws and justice. The chorus worries Medea may kill Jason and his new bride out of anger at being mistreated. Medea resolves to kill her own children to get revenge on Jason for abandoning her despite her love for them.

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Important Quotes From 'Medea''

1. The document contains important quotes from the play "Medea" that showcase the characters' perspectives. Jason tries to convince Medea that living among the Greeks is better than barbarians due to their laws and justice. The chorus worries Medea may kill Jason and his new bride out of anger at being mistreated. Medea resolves to kill her own children to get revenge on Jason for abandoning her despite her love for them.

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Important Quotes from ‘’Medea’’

1. But by saving me you got in return

more than you gave, as I will demonstrate.

First of all, you now live among the Greeks,

not in a country of barbarians.

You’re familiar with justice and the laws,

rather than brute force. ( Jason)

2. Her mind thinks in extremes. I know her well.

She’ll not put up with being treated badly.                                  

I worry she may pick up a sharp sword

and stab her stomach, or else she’ll go                                                

into the house, in silence, to that bed,

and kill the king and bridegroom Jason. (chorus)

3. ‘No cowardice, no tender memories; forget that you once loved them, that of
your body they were born. For one short day forget your children and
afterwards weep: though you killed them, they were your beloved sons.’ (Lines
1213-1217). (Medea’s monologue)
4. ‘O miserable mother, to destroy your own increase, Murder the babes of your
body! Stone and iron you are, as you resolved to be’ (lines 1277-1280).
(chorus)

5. ‘To refuse such help is mad’ (line 613) (Jason)

6. ‘If there is anything else I can provide to meet the children’s needs or yours,
Tell me; I’ll gladly give whatever you want’ (line 609-611) (Jason)

7. 'What. Killed my sons? That word kills me' (lines 1310-1311) (Jason)

8. ‘For God’s sake let me touch there gentle flesh.’ (Line 403) (jason)
9. ‘’I have done it: because I loathed you more than I loved them. Mine is the
triumph. ‘’ ( lines 326-327) ( Medea)

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