Lamia Key Quotes Flashcards
1
Q
From vale to vale, from wood to wood, he flew…
A
Breathing upon the flowers his passion new,’
- Repetition, shows Hermes desperation.
2
Q
‘To find where this sweet nymph…
A
prepared her secret bed.’
- Alexandrine
3
Q
‘he heard a…
A
mournful voice,’
- First introduction to Lamia.
- Immediately highlights her suffering which evokes sympathy from the readers, blurring the line between villian and victim.
4
Q
She tastes unseen; unseen her nimble feet…
A
Leave traces in the grass and flowers sweet;
5
Q
‘took compassion on her, bade her steep Her hair in weird…
A
syrops, that would keep Her loveliness invisible, yet free.’
