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