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Echo and Narcissus/Pyramus and Thisbe/

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Hero and Leander/Pygmalion and Galatea/

Pre-Homework for this lesson

I. Read 107-114 (ch 13 ) Stories of Old Greece and Rome

(x3 times - 1 time for general reading, 2nd time for comprehension , 3rd time for fine details)
Read 100 – 140 Mytholgy Unbound
II. You should research and write out an answer for at least:
 4 general questions
and
 2 advanced question to generate discussion.
[Please write your answer in at least 3-5 sentences.]

III. Do the Pre Reading Vocabulary Section

Warm Up Question

1. What common themes do all 4 of these stories have?

These tales often end tragically, with one or both of the lovers meeting a grim fate. Whether it's the deaths of
Pyramus and Thisbe, the drowning of Leander, or the consequences of excessive self-love in the case of
Narcissus, these stories frequently emphasize the suffering or tragic outcomes resulting from forbidden or ill-
fated love.
 Pre Reading Vocabulary

longing A
A. A strong persistent yearning or desire,
1. especially one that cannot be fulfilled.

2. Echo I B. to make a request or demand

3. Unrequited C C. (of a feeling, especially love) not returned

4. Masonry or rewarded

5. Confidences
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D. something that shows respect or attests
to the worth or influence of another

6. Steal away E. a relation of trust or intimacy/ reliance on

another's discretion
7. To call upon
F. the art and craft of building and
fabricating in stone, clay, brick, or
concrete block.
8. Mulberry treeJ G. leave furtively and stealthily
9. Homage D H. a hard, white material from the tusks and
10. ivory H teeth of animals

I. Repetition of a sound by reflection of

sound waves from a surface.

J. trees with an edible usually purple

multiple fruit that is an aggregate of juicy
one-seeded drupes
 You should research and write out an answer to generate discussion
Discussion

Echo and Narcissus

1. What is Echo's special ability, and how does it get her into trouble? How does Echo feel when
Narcissus rejects her, and why?

2. Why does Narcissus fall in love with his own reflection?

Narcissus was so consumed by his love for his own reflection that he couldn't eat, drink, or
even leave the spot by the pool. He eventually wasted away and died by the pool, unable to
tear himself away from the image that he believed to be someone else.

3. What happens to both Echo and Narcissus at the end of the story?

4. What lesson do you think people can learn from Echo and Narcissus?

5. Can you think of a time when someone was so focused on themselves that they didn't notice
others around them? How did that make you feel?

Pyramus and Thisbe

6. How do Pyramus and Thisbe plan to meet each other in secret?

Pyramus and Thisbe, characters from Ovid's "Metamorphoses," plan to meet each other in secret by arranging to meet
near a specific mulberry tree outside the city walls of Babylon. They are deeply in love but are forbidden by their
parents to be together. The mulberry tree is their chosen meeting point, and they agree to rendezvous there under the
cover of night, away from the watchful eyes of their families. They intend to meet secretly, exchange their feelings, and
discuss their plans to elope and be together despite their parents' objections. However, their ill-fated love story takes a
tragic turn when they encounter misfortune and misunderstandings that lead to a heartbreaking end.
7. What is the role of the mulberry tree in the story? What happens when Pyramus arrives at the
meeting place? Why does Thisbe run away from the meeting place?
8. What lesson can we learn from the story of Pyramus and Thisbe?

Hero and Leander

9. What keeps Hero and Leander apart in the beginning of the story? What does Leander decide to do
to be with Hero?

10. Why is the lighthouse important in the story? What happens to Leander during his swim to see
Hero?

During his swims, Leander would traverse the challenging waters of the Hellespont to be with Hero. He was
deeply in love with her, and the lighthouse's light acted as a symbol of hope and a means of guidance.
However, one fateful night, a strong storm extinguished the lighthouse's light, leaving Leander disoriented and
unable to find his way. Tragically, he swam aimlessly and ultimately drowned in the tumultuous sea.

11.How does Hero react when she discovers Leander's fate? Why is the story considered a tragic love
story?

12. What do you think the story teaches us about the power of love?

Pygmalion and Galatea

13.Why did Pygmalion fall in love with Galatea, the statue he created?
As he continued to work on the statue of Galatea, he poured all his love and idealized notions of beauty and
perfection into it. He treated the statue as if it were a real woman, showering it with affection and adoration. Over
time, his love and longing for the statue became so strong that he prayed to the goddess Aphrodite (or Venus in
Roman mythology) to bring the statue to life, to give him a real woman who embodied all the qualities he had
sculpted into Galatea.
14. How did Pygmalion treat Galatea even though she was just a statue?
15. What did Pygmalion pray to the goddess Aphrodite for? What did Aphrodite do in response to
Pygmalion's prayer? What happened to Galatea after Aphrodite's intervention?

Advanced Discussion (research and answer 2)

1. Narcissism: Explore the concept of narcissism as depicted in the myth. What are
the consequences of Narcissus's self-obsession?
the consequences of Narcissus's self-obsession in the myth are isolation, a tragic death, and a lasting symbol of
vanity. The story of Narcissus continues to serve as a reminder of the destructive potential of excessive self-love
and the importance of valuing relationships with others.

2. Can Echo and Narcissus be seen as a cautionary tale about the dangers of
excessive self-love?
the story of Echo and Narcissus serves as a cautionary tale by
illustrating the negative consequences of excessive self-love and
the potential harm it can cause to both individuals and their
relationships with others. It underscores the importance of finding
a healthy balance between self-love and consideration for the
feelings and needs of those around us.

3. Unrequited Love: How does Echo's unrequited love for Narcissus impact her
character and actions? Do you think her fate is a fair consequence for her
involvement in the situation?

4. Tragic Misunderstanding: Analyze the tragic misunderstanding that leads to the

deaths of Pyramus and Thisbe. How could this misunderstanding have been
avoided, and what does it say about the role of communication in relationships?

5. Can you think of any modern examples of love stories with obstacles similar to
Hero and Leander's?
6. Comparison with Other Love Stories: Compare and contrast "Pyramus and Thisbe"
with other famous love stories, such as Romeo and Juliet or Tristan and Isolde.
What common elements do these stories share, and what sets them apart?

7. Forbidden Love: Discuss the societal and familial obstacles that stand in the way of
Hero and Leander's love. How do they compare to other famous forbidden love
stories?

8. The Lighthouse: Analyze the significance of the lighthouse in the story. How does
it play a crucial role in Leander's journey to reach Hero?

9. Have you ever felt strongly about something or someone you created or worked
on, like Pygmalion's love for Galatea?

10. What are some themes or lessons we can learn from the story of Pygmalion and
Galatea?