How does the selection of medium (written version vs. visual image) affect your understanding of theme?
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The painting is open for wider interpretation. A viewer who doesn't know the story of Pandora may interpret the winged creatures flying out of the box as demons and construct their own version of the meaning of the image. A reader is given more specific details and pointed in the direction of the interpretation desired by the author. Both share the idea that something bad has been set free.
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What purpose(s) of mythology does this myth illustrate?
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This myth illustrates an explanation of natural phenomena, religion, and literature. We are given the origin of the laurel tree; we are also shown the power of the god Cupid along with that of Daphne's father, a river god who shows that the gods can be merciful as well as mischievous. It is also an example of myth as literature because it is an entertaining story.
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What is not one of the purposes of mythology?
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B. athletic competition
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Name and explain the archetypes illustrated in the myth of Cupid and Psyche.
Which of the following is the best statement of message or theme for this story?
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C. Even a god should not be overly proud of his accomplishments.
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How does Herbert's use of Echo in his poem "Heaven" differ from that of the myth?
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In his poem "Heaven," Herbert uses the fact that Echo can only repeat what she hears. But he uses that to change the original meaning and create a conversation. He is not really using the archetype as much as he is using it as a device to deliver his message about heaven.
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Painters often take their inspiration from mythology. What aspect of the story of Narcissus does this painting represent?
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A. Narcissus in love with the image in the pond
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