Table of Contents
- 1 What is the supreme delight In the poem Heaven by George Herbert?
- 2 How does Herbert use the story of echo in his poem heaven?
- 3 Which of the following is the best statement of purpose for the story of Echo?
- 4 Which archetype does Narcissus represent in the story of the flower of that name?
- 5 What two things in nature does Echo and Narcissus explain?
- 6 What natural phenomenon does the story of Arachne explain?
- 7 What character trait does Echo reveal by her actions?
- 8 Who is Echo and what phenomenon does her existence explain?
What is the supreme delight In the poem Heaven by George Herbert?
“Heaven” by George Herbert. When the speaker says “Then tell me, what is that supreme delight ” the echo comes back “Light”.
How does Herbert use the story of echo in his poem heaven?
How does Herbert’s use of Echo in his poem “Heaven” differ from that of the myth? 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. The sculptor has used the idea of the myth but has altered some details.
What does supreme delight mean?
a state of extreme happiness.
Which of the following is the best statement of purpose for the story of Echo?
Which of the following is the best statement of purpose for the story of Echo? This myth explains the natural phenomenon of echoes and has elements of religion as well.
Which archetype does Narcissus represent in the story of the flower of that name?
Archetypal Characters: Echo – Innocent/Trickster. Narcissus – Rugged Individualist. Hera – Shrew/Villain.
Which is the best explanation of the author’s purpose for the myth Echo and Narcissus?
Which is the best explanation of the author’s purpose for the myth “Echo and Narcissus”? To entertain the reader with a story passed down for many generations.
What two things in nature does Echo and Narcissus explain?
What things in nature does this myth explain? The myth of Echo and Narcissus explains the origins of the Narcissus flowers, and the echoes in caves and mountains.
What natural phenomenon does the story of Arachne explain?
Arachne
| A | B |
|---|---|
| Why was Athena’s tapestry so great? | It was woven from clouds, told the history of the Gods, and the future. |
| Why was Arachne’s tapestry great? | It was a beautiful love story. |
| Who appeared at Arachne’s door? | Athena |
| What natural phenomenon does this myth explain? | The Spider |
What is the moral of the story of Echo and Narcissus?
The first thing that the story of Echo and Narcissus teaches us is to beware the trap of vanity or self-adoration. Basically, don’t go around thinking you’re all that. Narcissus is so attractive that he practically has to carry around a spear to keep the girls away. The problem is that he knows how attractive he is.
What character trait does Echo reveal by her actions?
Character traits revealed about Echo is her desire to speak words of love. “Her heart leaping with joy as she spoke the happiest words that had left her lips since the curse”.
Who is Echo and what phenomenon does her existence explain?
Echo, in Greek mythology, a mountain nymph, or oread. Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Book III, relates that Echo offended the goddess Hera by keeping her in conversation, thus preventing her from spying on one of Zeus’ amours.