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The Metamorphoses
by Ovid
And that her [Medea’s] arts may not cease, the Phasian feigns a counterfeit quarrel with her husband, and flies as a suppliant to the threshold of Pelias and (as he himself is oppressed with old age) his daughters receive her; whom, after a short time, the crafty Colchian [Medea] engages to herself by the appearance of a pretended friendship. And while among the greatest of her merits, she relates that the infirmities of Æson have been removed, and is dwelling upon that part of the story, a hope is suggested to the damsels, the daughters of Pelias, that by the like art their parent may become young again; and this they request of her, and repeatedly entreat her to name her own price. For a short time she is silent, and appears to be hesitating, and keeps their mind in suspense, as they ask, with an affected gravity. . . .
The daughters of the king, as ordered, had entered the threshold, together with the Colchian, and had surrounded the bed; “Why do you hesitate now, in your indolence? Unsheathe your swords,” says she, “and exhaust the ancient gore, that I may replenish his empty veins with youthful blood. The life and the age of your father is now in your power. If you have any affection and cherish not vain hopes, perform your duty to your father, and drive away old age with your weapons, and, thrusting in the steel, let out his corrupted blood.”
Upon this exhortation, as each of them is affectionate, she becomes especially undutiful, and that she may not be wicked, she commits wickedness. Yet not one is able to look upon her own blow; and they turn away their eyes, and turning away their faces, they deal chance blows with their cruel right hands. He, streaming with gore, yet raises his limbs on his elbows, and, half-mangled, attempts to rise from the couch; and in the midst of so many swords stretching forth his pale arms, he says, “What are you doing, my daughters? What arms you against the life of your parent?” Their courage and their hands fail them. As he is about to say more, the Colchian severs his throat, together with his words, and plunges him, thus mangled, in the boiling cauldron.
"The Metamorphoses" by Ovid
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Use the excerpts from Metamorphoses by Ovid and The Tempest by William Shakespeare to answer the question. Select Passage 1 and Passage 2.
Based on these passages, how does Prospero differ from Medea?
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Prospero’s magic becomes stronger, whereas Medea loses her magic.
Prospero’s magic becomes stronger, whereas Medea loses her magic.
Prospero pretends to befriend Alonso, whereas Medea is genuine in her friendship.
Prospero pretends to befriend Alonso, whereas Medea is genuine in her friendship.
Prospero forgives those who have wronged him, whereas Medea uses her magic for murder.
Prospero forgives those who have wronged him, whereas Medea uses her magic for murder.
Prospero’s magic is successful, whereas Medea fails to help Æson.
Prospero’s magic is successful, whereas Medea fails to help Æson.
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Based on the passages from Ovid's "Metamorphoses" and Shakespeare's "The Tempest," the correct response would be:
Prospero forgives those who have wronged him, whereas Medea uses her magic for murder.
This option highlights the key difference between the characters: Prospero ultimately seeks reconciliation and forgiveness, while Medea resorts to manipulation and violence, which is evident in her actions against her father and the use of her magical abilities for malicious purposes.
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