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Scroll further to ending, line 1680 “[Medea’s chariot takes her and the children up and away from the scene. Exit Jason]”
Excerpt from the play “Medea”
There are 2 famous films, one by Paolo Pascalini in the 1969 with the famous opera singer Maria Callas (in Italian) and one directed by Lars von Trier (in Dutch) in 1988. Below are 2 excepts from the films to view, you will be able to see different interpretations of the myth.
Pascalini’s:
Von Trier’s:
This is a compilation of some scenes which show the use of foreshadow and symbolism instead of realistically depicting the scenes.
The assignment:
Having read the excerpt from the play Medea watched the dance choreographed by Martha Graham and you have viewed an excerpt from the play.
Having read the excerpt from the play Medea watched the dance choreographed by Martha Graham and you have viewed an excerpt from the play.
1. Compare the dance version with the words of the play you have read to determine whether you think the dance expresses the feeling that Medea might have felt when she was betrayed by Jason. Explain your reasoning.
2. Why do you think this play has lasted over 2000 years? What about this play holds true now as it did then?
3. What was the outcome of this play?
4. Was Medea punished for her deeds?
5. Why do you think the play ends this way and do you agree with this outcome? Explain.
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