Medea
...s the mood for his entrance. The description of Medea’s loneliness and woes restore sympathy to Medea from the audience. Episode 2 Jason is characterized as self-centered, selfish, small minded, etc. Ode 2 The chorus sings of the misfortune created by love and says moderation is best. The chorus also describes the sadness of exile. Episode 3 Medea’s speech after Aegus leaves reveals the passion that she has for revenge and the savagery of her personality. The chorus attempts to reason with her not to murder her children. This is the only point in the play where someone tries to stop her. Episode 4: Powerful scene because Medea reveals her murderous plans. We see that Medea’s love for her children is sincere while tragic. Jason is characterized as selfish, ...