Jason and the Golden Fleece Study Questions

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Bring on the tough stuff - there's not just one right answer.

1. What is a hero? Explain your answer.
2. Why does Medea decide to betray her father and help Jason?
3. Is Jason a good leader? Why, or why not?
4. In what ways does Medea mirror Circe? How are Medea and Circe different from the Argonauts?
5. Pick a hero from a modern adventure movie. Superheroes, action stars, boy wizards—any will do. Compare and contrast the hero to Jason.
6. Compare and contrast the Sirens to the Harpies. How are these mythical creatures similar and/or different?
7. Who's your favorite Argonaut and why?
8. If Jason were a popular snack food, what would he be? Why do you think so?
9. Compare and contrast Jason to one of his fellow Greek heroes like Theseus, Heracles, or Perseus.
10. What real life actors would you cast to play Jason and Medea? Why?
11. If the story of the Quest for the Golden Fleece took place today, what would be different? What would be the same?