The Tragic Conclusion of Medea | Summary of Episode 6

TLDRThe messenger arrives and tells Medea that her plan is successful: the princess died by wearing the poisoned crown and gown. King Creon also dies from the poison. Medea is delighted and plans to kill her children to spare them from a worse fate.

Key insights

⚰️The princess dies a horrific death after wearing the poisoned crown and gown.

💀King Creon, upon seeing his daughter's remains, is overcome with grief and dies from the poison.

😡The chorus leader believes that Jason deserves the consequences of his actions.

😢Medea feels compassion for the princess but is also satisfied that her plan is working.

🔪Medea decides to kill her children to spare them from a worse fate.

Q&A

What happens to the princess?

The princess dies a horrific death after wearing the poisoned crown and gown.

What happens to King Creon?

Upon seeing his daughter's remains, King Creon is consumed by grief and dies from the poison.

How does Medea feel about the news?

Medea feels a mixture of compassion for the princess and satisfaction that her plan is working.

Why does Medea decide to kill her children?

Medea believes it is better for her children to die at her hands than face a worse fate.

What is the chorus leader's opinion on Jason?

The chorus leader believes that Jason deserves the consequences of his actions.

Timestamped Summary

00:01[Music]

00:09Episode six of Medea is the final episode.

00:15A messenger arrives and tells Medea the news she has been waiting for.

00:17The princess is initially cold towards Medea's boys, but warms up to the gifts they brought.

00:37The crown the princess puts on starts dripping fire, causing her to burn to death.

00:44King Creon arrives and is devastated by his daughter's death. He also dies from the poison.

01:09The chorus leader comments on Jason getting what he deserves.

01:13Medea is delighted by the news and plans to kill her children to spare them from a worse fate.