Paethon Analysis

The hardest part of parenting is ensuring there is proper communication between the parent and child. This reality is made true in “Phaethon” a poem written by Morris Bishop. In this poem, a child asks his father if he can take the car, the father then responds by telling his son the myth of Phaethon, which is a myth about the fall of Phaethon after he attempts to ride Apollo’s chariot. The father uses humour to connect with his child and this shows his responsibility. The humour in “Phaethon” is created by the speaker's use of allusion and imagery which creates a more light hearted tone, this suggests that it is the responsibility of parents to use methods such as humour to make the child feel acknowledged and understood leading to more

The character traits of Phaethon drive the story to its tragic conclusion. In the passage “Phaethon” it says, “‘I do, I do!’ cried Phaethon. ‘Stand away, sire! The dawn grows old and day must begin! Go, horses, go!’” This shows, that Phaethon is eager trying to drive the sun chariot so he does not listen to his father's instructions. In the passage “Phaethon” it says, “I must show him that it is I driving the chariot of the sun—I alone. Apollo said not to come too close to earth, but how will he know?” This explains, how Phaethon is selfish because he chooses glory over the lives of the innocent and he doesn't even get the glory. In the passage “Phaethon” it says, “‘I’ll go to the palace of the sun right now and hold my father to his promise.

According to Greek mythology, Cronus was intimidated by his children. So in attempt to keep reign, he ate his children as they were born. However, Rhea saved Zeus. She hid the baby and gave Cronus a rock wrapped in cloth instead. Cronus fell for the trick and ate the rock. Zeus grew up and became powerful enough to battle his father to free his siblings. (Britannica.com)

A youthful mortal, Phaethon, discovers that his dad is the sun. He approaches him and solicitations him in the event that he could have his spot only for a day let him have his auto to drive. The sun acknowledged he shouldn't have sworn by the waterway Styx to concede him any desire.He said no mortal would ever drive his chariot and neither divine beings, just him. Moreover, none of all his insightful talk implied anything to Phaethon. He had settled on his decision, at that point he had mounted the auto and they

such as Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Poseidon, and Ares, or following the man-made law by that of King Creon. Throughout the scenes of the play, Sophocles makes use of the Choragus to push the beliefs of the gods onto the citizens of Thebes. Sophocles does this in order to make the play directly apply to Ancient Greece, and to provide cultural insight. When Antigone makes the decision to bury her brother, Polynices, she is going against the man-made law of Creon and following the religious beliefs of the Gods. To summarize Sophocles’ Antigone, a tragedy, would include the introduction of Antigone's two brothers, Eteocles, and Polynices, who came into rule of Thebes after Oedipus, their father's death, both brothers received a prophecy predicting the two will

First, in the story of Phaethon, Phaethon is characterized as a thoughtless and headstrong boy. These characteristics lead to catastrophic results, and help relate back to the main theme; A prideful disregard of the warnings from those who are older and wiser can quickly lead to disastrous consequences. For example, while driving the sun chariot and contemplating flying closer to Earth so everyone will see him, Phaethon exclaims, “Apollo said not to come too close to the Earth, but how will he know? And I won't stay long, just dip down towards the villages.” (53). This implies the Phaethon does not think about his actions, nor their consequences, and only does what benefits him and his reputation. Another adjective that could be used to describe Phaethon is stubborn, which is also demonstrated in this quote. It illustrates the idea that Phaethon was being overconfident and arrogant about

However, Uranus was afraid that Cronus might overpower him and one day obtain all his power. Knowing this Uranus purposely tried to kill Cronus in multiply occasions, but Gaea would always protect him. One day Gaea and Cronus made a plan to have Cronus challenge Uranus and take over his power. So it happened, Cronnus challenged his father and was victorious during their battle and Uranus was left to rot (Bernard 1) "Now Cronus had become king of gods by killing his father Uranus” (Bernard 3). In both Greek and Roman Mythology, the relationship between parents and children are distorted, strained, and bizarrely transformed, because of their greediness for power and obsessiveness to be better than the other.

Hesiod’s Theogony has transcended generations, delivering to vast audiences the traditional stories of the Greek gods as well as ancient Greek conceptions of the world. One particularly well known aspect of the Theogony, the section that tells the tale of Prometheus, is unique in that it has little intrinsic worth; its value is in its ability to enhance other stories and conceptions. Across the globe, people know well the story of the one who deceived Zeus and stole fire for man, but few recognize its role in Hesiod’s work as a whole. The story of Prometheus serves two primary purposes for Hesiod and his audience. First, it solidifies Zeus’s position as king of the gods, providing one of the first characterizations of his temperament, and

     Prometheus, the Titan of Greek mythology, was considered to be the most important Titan ever in all the myths. He helped the human race tremendously in his efforts to sustain an easier lifestyle. Mankind had great respect for him because of his advantages and gifts or abilities he gave them. Also, his battle against Zeus as a result of his love for man was very much appreciated. Prometheus was one of the most interesting Greek mythology figures in his time. He was a very kind, loving, generous, and courteous god to mankind. This can be seen through many events in his life including a particular myth that the reader will acknowledge in this research paper.

One day, Phaethon was drove to find his father by companions’ disbelief about the truth that Phaethon was the son of the god Helios who drove the chariot of the sun. His father very pleased about saw his son and promised to give him everything he wanted, while Phaethon required the chariot of the sun, which made Helios in a dilemma, because it’s extremely difficult and dangerous for Phaethon to drive it. It would bring a devastating disaster if he can’t balance the height between sky and earth. Finally, Helios let him drive it because he loves his son so much; Phaethon was too excited to listen to his father’s word and when he drove on the sky, terrible things happened.

His appearance was one known for a prince or king. With a handsome face and a body that was clothed in purple robes, he was respected as royalty. His head was also crowned with the areola of the sun. Helios dwells in the city of Oceanus. His responsibility was to give light to the world. His journey began with him rising in the east. Then he traveled across the sky in the chariot of the sun, shining his rays upon the earth. Finally he ends the journey by descending into a golden cup that took him through the northern streams of Oceanus back to his rising place in the east. The family of Helios included his consorts and children. Many believed that Helios was never satisfied with the amount of consorts he had, which resulted in him having a total of five. Although Helios had seven sons, Phaethon was always his favorite. Phaethon was the oldest and resembled Helios the most out of his seven sons. One day Phaethon disobeyed Helios. Phaethon attempted to drive the chariot of the sun, and when he failed he set the world ablaze. Zeus became angry at him and struck the boy with a bolt of lightning. Helios lived a life filled with many responsibilities, royalty, and sometimes

After doing that his father approves of his bravery and anounces that Phaethon is his sun because of his outstanding bravery in trying to drive the sun chariot. Phaethon tries his best to please his father and succeds. Phaethon’s desire to impress his father changes him by making him ignorant because of the skill it took to drive the sun chariot. The change of Phaethon’s kindness to complete ignorance changed him, becasue gaining Helios’s approval is what affected him into turning ignorant. “Phaethon took the reins and started at an easy pace.

There was a king named Acrisius, he had a beautiful daughter named Danae. The oracle of Apollo told Acrisius that Danae's son would

This rage also leads to the destruction of the relationships of Agamemnon and Achilles, as well as strife between the Gods Zeus and Hera. In Phaethon, Phaethon is angry at his peers for not believing that he is the son of the son god, Phoebus. This anger

“The truest characters of ignorance are pride and arrogance. This quote by Samuel Butler is truer than gold in the two greek myths Phaethon and Daedalus and Icarus. The protagonists of both stories boastful,arrogant and prideful natures lead them to their agonizing deaths and downfall. The two myths would be lifeless and stale without the use of of literary elements like conflict,imagery,and and characterization. Conflict shapes the story,Imagery foreshadows and provides color,and characterization develops the characters personalities and behaviors. These elements are how the authors were able to teach the lesson in the theme. The two stories’ main characters, Phaethon and Daedalus and Icarus share the same moral theme of a prideful disregard from those elder and wiser can quickly lead to disastrous consequences,existing thanks to these literary elements.