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In the play Medea rushes offstage with a knife to kill her children and also in Eugène Delacroix's painting "Medea about to Kill Her Children painting" she is also holding a knife

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Why did Medea kill her children?

Medea killed her children to 'protect' them from being killed out of revenge for what she did to the princess.Answer 2:Or rather to get her revenge on Jason.


Who kills Medea's children?

Medea kills her own children.


Does Medea from Greek mythology kill her father?

No, Medea did not kill her father, King Aeëtes. In fact, when her uncle took the throne from him, Medea killed her uncle.


Why does Medea kill her children?

Medea kills her children in order to deny Jason his legacy. Jason sought immortality; the continuity of his memory and deeds by means of his sons.


What does Medea kill her kids with?

Medea kills her children using a poisoned robe and crown as a way to seek revenge against her husband, Jason. She gives the gifts to Jason's new wife, who then unknowingly passes them on to the children, resulting in their deaths.


Did Medea eat her children?

No


Did Medea kill the King?

Medea indirectly killed King Creon. He died of poison as he desperately attempts to save his daughter from Medea's burning poison.


What is an example of dramatic irony in the play medea?

An example of dramatic irony in the play "Medea" is when Jason is manipulated by Medea to bring her children back to Corinth, not knowing that she plans to kill them as well. The audience knows of Medea's plan while Jason remains ignorant, creating tension and anticipation knowing the tragic outcome that awaits.


Why and how does Medea punish Jason?

She kills his new bride, Glauce, and then her (Medea's) own and Jason's children, Mermerus and Pheres.


Who is Medea responsible for killing?

Medea kills all her children, her ex-husband Jason and his wife Glauce because Medea is angry at her ex-husband. Interestingly, Medea is seen by some as the first 'Feminist' work.


What were Jason and Medea's children named?

Mermerus and Pheres.


Who are two children of Medea and Jason?

Mermerus and Pheres.