Medea Journal 2

Both Medea and Jason interact with the gods in different ways. Jason has reverence for them and how they have helped him, whereas Medea sees them as her equals because of her ancestry. This contrast between the two characters and their relationship with the gods shows their true personalities and whether they have humility, or are just plain prideful.

Jason has obvious respect for the gods. He is thankful and slightly in awe as he pays credit to the god he believed helped him through his tough time. "Well, as far as I am concerned, it was Aphrodite and no one else in heaven or earth who saved me on my journey" (Medea 50). This quote shows his appreciation to the gods, particularly to Aphrodite, for their guidance and protection on his "journey". Then Jason also shows this overwhelming need for the gods as he finds out that his sons are dead. "Zeus, do you hear how I am at bay" (Medea 77). This cry to the god, Zeus shows his need and desire for the gods to help him. Ultimately, Jason not only respects the gods, but he has enough humility to ask the gods for help and rely on them.

Then there is Medea who because of her family line believes that she is just as powerful and righteous as a god. This is partly true because of her powers, but since she is half human she is not entirely in the same position as the gods. Like Jason, Medea still asks for the gods' help, but in this manner like she deserves their help. "O you gods-not for me-ever" (Medea). She pleads for salvation from her awful fate, while having this tone of "I don't deserve this". Then she talks about the gods like they are on her side as she fights with Jason and that ultimately they are going to help her. "Zeus the Father knows exactly what you got from me and how you then behaved" (Medea 75). She talks as though Jason is the only one who has done anything wrong and that he will be punished, not her. These quotes show her prideful personality.