During the presentation on Titans vs. Olympians, one of the major ideas stated was that Medea and Jason symbolize the Titans and the Olympians, respectively. The Titans and Olympians both influence the beliefs and actions of Medea and Jason, and this is 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. Thus, since Medea is directly related to a Titan, her actions are similar to those of a Titan. Furthermore, Jason’s decision to marry the princess is because he
