M 4

Question 1

Love and Tragedy: Pyramus and Thisbe:

Answer 1

Story: Forbidden love, separation, and tragic deaths of Pyramus and Thisbe.
Analysis: Highlights the theme of frustrated longing and tragic consequences of familial objections.

Question 2

Love, Betrayal, and Transformation: Leucothoe and the Sun:

Answer 2

Story: Betrayal, affair, and the transformation of Leucothoe into frankincense.
Analysis: Explores the consequences of infidelity, divine punishments, and transformations in love stories.

Question 3

Salmacis and Hermaphroditus:

Answer 3

Story: Salmacis’s desire for Hermaphroditus, the gods’ response, and their union.
Analysis: Examines unrequited love, divine interventions, and the unexpected consequences of prayers.

Question 4

Divine Wrath and Tragedy in Cadmus’s Household:

Answer 4

Story: Juno’s hatred towards Ino, Athamas’s madness, and the transformation of Cadmus and his wife.
Analysis: Explores the theme of divine wrath, unfair punishments, and the cyclical nature of tragedy.

Question 5

Perseus and Comedy:

Answer 5

Story: Perseus’s encounters with Atlas and the sea monster, and his marriage to Andromeda.
Analysis: Shifts from tragedy to comedy, portraying Perseus as a cautious and unconventional hero.