The Gods role in Medea and Jason (Journal 7)

Both Jason and Medea reference and talk to the gods. Medea who is the granddaughter of Helios seems to talk to the gods on a less formal platform compared to Jason. Medea addresses them for help and guidance through her difficult times; she even asks them for some sort of intervention by them. Jason on the other hand talks to the gods more formally but less often. He seems more distant to the gods compared to Medea but still believes they play a role in his life.

Medea talks to the gods on a more personal level, revealing her desperation over the current state of her life to show how tragic her situation is, Jason on the other hand uses the gods against Medea to try and distance himself from her; this sharp contrast in view points creates a conflict between Medea and Jason.

Medea

"Your father was a king: his father, Helios the Sun..." (46) Medea is directly related to the Gods unlike Jason. Medea uses this to her advantage by calling on the Gods for assistance much more than Jason.

"O mighty Themis, and Artemis, Queen [...]" (38) Medea pleads with the Gods and tells them how she was betrayed by a loved one.

"O Zeus, remember the author of this crime" (43). Medea directly talks to Zeus and asks him to avenge her.

"I shall not shrink from such a step, by Hectate [...] (45) Medea plots to kill her husband and his new wife, she seems hesitant at first but then references a God to give her strength to do this unwholesome deed.

Jason

"Well, as far as I am concerned, it was Aphrodite and no one else in heaven or earth who saved me on my voyage" (50). Jason tries to distance himself from Medea by telling her the Gods saved him and not her. He seems to believe the Gods play a very important role in his life and that they should.