Jason and the Quest of the Golden Fleece

Erin, Ali, Parker

Story SummationJason 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

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

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

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

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

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

Archetype Symbols/Motif

Symbols3 sisters- holy numberface white to red- innocent to passionate or embarrassed

MotifLove conquers all- everyone is killing someone they know for their loved ones