Paris And The Golden Apple Flashcards
Who is Helen?
The fairest woman in the world. Helen of Sparta
Who is Oenone?
Paris’ wife with healing powers.
What were the three goddesses Paris could chose from?
Athena (wisdom)
Hera (power)
Aphrodite (love)
Who does Paris choose?
He chooses Aphrodite (love). Paris is promised Helen of Sparta, the most beautiful woman in the world. And Paris leaves his wife to marry her
What is the conflict with Helen?
Helen is married to a king, however she leaves with Paris and this stars a war between Sparta and Troy.
What does Athena do to get revenge on Paris for not choosing her?
Athena helps thee Greeks with the Trojan horse
What happens when Paris is wounded?
He calls for Oenone to heal her, but she sticks with her promise and says no and Paris dies
What themes take place in this story?
Karma (when he leaves Oenone, she won’t help him in times of need)
Appearances can be deceiving (Trojan horse)
Importance of loyalty
Who is Paris?
Born to a king and a queen but he was raised as a shepherd
