Journal #5: Motivation of Jason

Jason is motivated to be angry with Medea by the fact that she killed his sons. Not only is he angry that she killed them, but he feels that she does not understand Jason's point of view. Jason believes he is completely justified in marrying another woman, because he is supporting Medea. But Medea, after sacrificing so much for Jason, wants him all to herself because she believes she deserves him. Jason does not understand the idea of monogamy, apparently, and the pair definitely does not see eye to eye. So Jason is appaled and furious with Medea, who goes to such lengths as to kill Jason's bride and sons.

"You miserable, mephitic woman! Beyond abhorrence..." (74)
"Leave me to mourn my destiny of pain: my fresh young wedding without joy, my sons begot and reared and lost..." (75)
"Poor children, what a monster fate gave you for a mother!" (75)