Jason and the Argonauts Plot Diagram
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Jason and the Argonauts: Quest for the Golden Fleece
Lesson Plans by Anna Warfield
King Pelias sends Jason away on what he believes is an impossible task, hoping that his quest will kill him. The voyage of the Argo is truly a unique journey. Rarely does such a number of great heroes show up at the same time! y.
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Jason and the Argonauts Plot Diagram
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- EXPOSITION
- CONFLICT
- RISING ACTION
- Pelias succeeded Kretheus in Iolkos, preventing Aison, Jason's father, from becoming king. Jason's mother saves him and sends him to grow up with Chiron, the centaur and trainer of heroes.
- CLIMAX
- Years later, Hera encourages Jason to journey to Iolkos. He helps an old woman and loses a sandal while crossing the river. Pelias had received a warning from an oracle about a stranger with only one sandal, and sent Jason on a perilous quest.
- FALLING ACTION
- Jason sets sail with many mighty heroes in the Argo, a ship which shared the prophetic powers of a sacred oak of Zeus. Among the encounters of the Argonauts include the island of Lemnos, Phineus and the harpies, and the Clashing Rocks.
- RESOLUTION
- Jason can take the Golden Fleece if he can accomplish three tasks. With the help of Medea, Jason succeeds and claims his prize. The Argo heads home but is chased by the king. To escape, Medea butchered her brother & scattered him in the ocean.
- As punishment, Zeus sends storms to blow the Argo off course. The Argo itself speaks and suggests seeking Circe out for purification.
- The Argonauts successfully make it home, despite several obstacles.
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