1. Deus Ex Machina
Machine of the Gods

2. What is it? An unexpected “out” for the character in trouble
In Euripides’ time, gods commonly intervened to save a character without explanation
Usually seems like an unsatisfying cop out
What is the deus ex machina of Medea?

3. The beginning of the character’s motivation
Incentive Moment
The beginning of the character’s motivation

4. What is it? The beginning of the cause and effect of the story
The moment behind the character’s major motivation
The moment when the characters find out there’s a task to be completed
What is Medea’s incentive moment?

5. Try it out! First row: You’re about to be eaten by a bear!
Second row: You’re about to be abducted by a space ship!
Third row: You’re about to be thrown out of an airplane into a pit of boiling lava!
Fourth row: Your desk is about to blow up!
Fifth row: You’ve been teleported to Mt. Everest in a tank top and shorts!

6. How did Greek culture influence the events of Medea?
Essential Question
How did Greek culture influence the events of Medea? -