During the presentation on Titans vs. Olympians, one of the major ideas stated was that Medea and Jason symbolized the Titans and the Olympians, respectively. The Titans and Olympians influence the beliefs and actions of Medea and Jason, and this was clearly shown by the playwright. As the presentation went on, I realized how big of an impact the Gods actually have on the characters. Medea’s unforgivable actions of killing her children were due to the fact that her grandfather is Helios, a Titan. The Titans were thought to be barbaric, and their views are considered to be ancient. Jason’s decision to marry the princess is because he is thinking reasonably, like his ancestor Hermes, an Olympian. The Olympians were thought to have a more modern
