This section provides a short description of all the major
characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide
for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or
you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets
that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question
formats. Aegeus, King of Athens - This character is a leader
that offers to shelter the protagonist within the city.
Children's Attendant - This character speaks with the nurse in
the opening scene about the breakup of two main characters.
Chorus of Corinthian Women - This group alternates between
sympathizing with the protagonist and cautioning against too
much anger. Creon - This character allows the protagonist into
the city for one day, and dies as a result. Jason - This
character abandons family in favor of fortune. Medea - This
character is enraged over... This section contains 192 words|
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