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26-27 January 2016 Get ready for: “Daedalus” and “Echo and Narcissus” Quiz Homework: Print/annotate/read, “Orpheus”, “Pandora”, and “Persephone” Finish myth story chart!!!! Due Thursday! Please get out a sheet of notebook paper; copy down each question and answer it in complete sentences. 1. From where did Prometheus get the gift of fire, and who helped him? 2. Explain this sentence from the story, “But Prometheus suffered in silence, for though his body was bound, his mind and spirit were free.” 3. Name at least 4 gifts given to animals, and explain how each gift would help them. 4. Why was man given 2 feet? 5. Why did Prometheus get angry with Epimetheus? 6. Read this sentence: “Prometheus was quick-witted, and soon he thought of a remarkable gift – fire!” What does “quick-witted” mean in this context? “Zeus” Key 1. With Athena’s help he breaks into heaven, lights a torch from the chariot of the sun, and escapes. 2. He did not regret his deed. He knew that he had fashioned a wonderful creation—man—but he had also given him something that would change him from a helpless creature to the master of his surroundings. 3. The gifts given to the animals were: swiftness, cunning, courage, and strength; as well as, claws, wings, horns, fur. 4. Man was given 2 feet to look up to heaven and the stars, instead of down at the earth as the animals did. 5. Epimetheus had already given all of the best gifts to the animals and he had nothing to give man. 6. He created a solution and plan of action quickly. Please get out a sheet of notebook paper; copy down each question and answer it in complete sentences. Many answers you will have to infer, use examples from the text where possible. “Baucis and Philemon” 1. What is the moral, lesson, or warning in this story? 2. What does the story suggest about the connection between wealth and faithfulness? 3. How does this story support Hamilton’s suggestion that the Greeks had a more personal relationship with their gods? 4. How does Baucis recognize the strangers they were entertaining were in fact gods? 5. How are Baucis and Philemon rewarded for their goodness? 6. Why do the gods appreciate so much the hospitality shown by Baucis and Philemon? Please get out a sheet of notebook paper; copy down each question and answer it in complete sentences. Many answers you will have to infer, use examples from the text where possible. “Daedalus” and “Echo and Narcissus” 1. Why does Daedalus rush to save Talus’ life, when he, himself, pushed Talus to his death? 2. What are Daedalus’ thoughts after his own son dies? 3. What do the actions of father and son tell us about ambition? 4. What does Narcissus symbolize? Why/how? 5. What might Echo symbolize? Why/how? 6. Why do you think Hera chose to deprive Echo of original speech as her punishment? 7. What is the meaning of the blind prophet’s words? “Daedalus” and “Echo and Narcissus” Key 1. Daedalus kills Talus on impulse because he is envious and immediately regrets his action. Horrified, he attempts to save Talus. 2. He believes Icarus’ death is a punishment from the gods for causing Talus’ death. 3. Ambition and daring can be dangerous and destructive, if not tempered by common sense. 4. He symbolizes “vanity” (or any other similar word—”self involved” “egocentered” “shallow”). 5. Echo may symbolize deceit or similar concept. 6. Echo has always been an entertainer, and Hera knows that this punishment will prevent her from amusing people by expressing her wit (or something like that!). 7. A person who is not obsessed with himself lives a happy life (or anything else that sounds reasonable). “Orpheus” “Pandora” “Persephone” Quiz 1. Why is Demeter considered the most powerful of all the gods and goddesses? 2. In the end, how is the conflict between Demeter and Hades resolved? Is this a “happy ending” why do you think it is/is not? 3. Why do you think Orpheus turns around and looks at Eurydice? 4.What does the “Orpheus” myth suggest about the power of music exemplified by Orpheus’ playing the lyre and singing? 5.What is the moral of this story or theme of “Pandora”? Use examples from the text to back up your reasoning. 6. What can you infer is Zeus’s reasoning for putting that box on the earth? 7. Why do you think that Zeus gave the world hope? What can you infer are his reasons behind why he would do that?