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1 Jason and the Quest of the Golden Fleece Erin, Ali, Parker

2 Story Summation J ason learns: Don’t be jealous (turns you crazy like Medea) Gods favor those who are doing things for the right reason (overthrowing king to put his families rightful name back in power) Jason goes from nice to power crazed

3 Cultural Values Dangers of jealousy/power God play roles in human affairs to make outcomes favorable to what they think is good Gods support the noble heroes Both of the above are supernatural intervention

4 Heroic Qualities Likable- Since Jason is so likable, the amazons help him, as well as the lemnos, and unintentionally makes Medea love him more than her own brother Tough- Allows him to overcome several challenges Perseverance- Never gives up or backs down from a challenge Leader- Gathers a hero's team to get the fleece Trader- After he has the fleece, he leaves Medea who sacrificed everything for him on his journey Brave- Since he isn’t afraid of anything, he puts himself in risky situations sometimes Power over love

5 Motifs and Themes Motifs: Quest: Jason is determined to find the golden fleece and overcome any challenges Power: The only reason Jason goes on this journey is so he can become the next king Themes: Betrayal: Jason leaves Medea after he is given everything he needs Love: Medea loves Jason so much she kills her own brother to help Jason

6 Archetypes: People Ino: Evil Step Mother-Tries to kill Phrixus the son of the King and the first wife, so she could have more power Madea: Supernatural Intervention- had very powerful magic and could save people

7 Archetype-Settings rivers and lakes as only highways- represents time passing and new territory hercules going into the forest- showing the unknown and the power of mother nature sea where Hera passed- dangerous and shows measures of time

8 Archetype Symbols/Motif Symbols 3 sisters- holy number face white to red- innocent to passionate or embarrassed Motif Love conquers all- everyone is killing someone they know for their loved ones


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