The Role Of Violence In Apollo And Daphne By Daphne

The motive behind this concept has been linked to either entirely or in partial to the perpetrators needs to assert one’s self, a concept of racial superiority, or even a disagreement between perpetrator and victim taken to extreme measures. Without question, many human rights are being violated such as; article three, five, seven, eight, nine, twelve, seventeen and twenty-eight. In addition, spectators often neglect the outrageous amount of sexual assaults that accompany with the initial intention of tormenting an individual with the forms of physical abuse and subjecting them

For the most part, these images of violence, promiscuity and human degradation are explained away by psychologists, mythologists, sociologists, philosophers, and non-fundamentalist theologians as symbolic manifestations of the human psyche. This is

Furthermore, factors that contribute to the beginning of violence against an intimate partner is emphasized by both literary texts, correlating with the reality of domestic violence in modern society. The thoughts of conducting abuse may arise in the subconscious mind of a person due to several influences, such as witnessing abuse as a child or mental illnesses, without the person’s intent; however, the choice to carry out the act still lies in the hands of the individual. Those who violate women once continue their abuse for extended periods of time, rarely ever being able to change. According to several psychiatrists who analyze the behaviour and influence of domestic abusers, “people with very traditional beliefs [think] they have the right

Many serial killers and mass murderers have been interviewed and tested to reveal why they killed and raped large groups of people. There are several factors as to why they perform such acts. My findings in this paper show that there is a logically explanation as to why they do what they do. In no way is killing or violence justified, but people have been through things we couldn’t imagine being put through. Many of these killers were put through harsh abuse physically, mentally, and emotionally which haunted them in their futures. This caused them to resolve their issues through inhumane ways. One who was put through sexual abuse became lust serial killers by wanting to rape the victims or sexually punish them. They want their

The famous quote “I do not believe in the God of theology who rewards good and punishes evil” by Albert Einstein. This quote has a lot to do with both short stories Cupid and Psyche and “Ashputtle”. Each story was related to how the villains were extremely cruel to the main characters. The evil relatives made them go through difficult tasks that they shouldn’t have to face alone but did. The girls both had to face the same things, but in different stories and had their happy ever after at the end. But toward the end of the stories there were some differences on the two of how each evil relatives got punished. Both stories refect on how good is rewarded and evil is punished

In reading this book what stood out to me the most was how easy it can be to become a victim of violence. We would all like to think that this will never happen to us or that we would never allow for it to happen, but the reality is, it happens in so many forms and can be at the hands of the people we trust the most. This is where I realized one of the most common excuse for the abuse comes from manipulation.

Most violent acts committed in modern times are seen as unthinkable and heinous. Today’s culture appears to be at its most serene and peaceful. However, this may not be true. Today’s culture is still one of extreme violence and is comparable to some of history’s most horrific times. Over the course of history, violence in culture has been in fluctuation but has always been considerably aggressive. Modern violent culture is comparable to history’s as society’s forms of entertainment are still violent, racial, domestic, and religious. Disputes still occur and lastly, war and cruel punishments still exist in the world. Fortunately, there is hope as violence, although still existing, seems to be improving and slowly diminishing.

The love story is one of the oldest and most cherished traditions in any world culture. The prevalence of romantic works throughout history, whether Greek myths, Jane Austen’s dramatic narratives, or today’s dime-a-dozen romantic novels, ultimately encourages us to believe in the power of true love. We identify with the archetypal star-crossed lovers, who combat established convention in order to assert their romance, because we too yearn for our own “happily-ever-afters.” When used in conjunction with reason, love is the highest form of compassion – without it, we could not possibly interact productively with one another or develop as individuals. But when we take a new perspective and examine love as an independent,

In the ultimately unfortunate tale of Daphne and Apollo, Apollo’s arrogance costs the nymph Daphne her life (as a human). Apollo’s conceit is evident to Cupid from the start, and so he commences his revenge by drawing “forth two weapons of differing purposes”. One arrow is meant to create feelings of intense love and infatuation, while the other is meant to create a feeling of fear and repugnance for the lover. Cupid shoots these arrows at Apollo and Daphne (respectively), and so the drama begins. Apollo chases Daphne relentlessly, and as she grows weary from running, she calls on her father Peneus for help.

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊHomoerotic desire, longing, and love in Greek texts are depicted as equally strong or stronger than the heterosexual equivalents.Ê Plato?s philosophers argue over who receives the privilege of sharing a couch with the handsomest of them.Ê Agathon and Pausanius are shown to be affectionate and loyal to each other.Ê Some of the strongest expressions of desire are found in Sappho?s lyric poetry.Ê She speaks of a certain woman as being what she most desires, claiming, ?I?d rather see her comely step, the shining luster of her face than the Lydians? chariots and infantry in armor (16 L-P lines

This combination of fear and pain can make people betray the people they love. Confronting people with the fact that they could blame or attack whomever just to save themselves, even the person they love most dearly, strips people from they’re dignity in a way that spine-bending

When Apollo nears Daphne she becomes afraid and attempts to flee him to preserve her chaste values. Apollo follows her beginning a chase. As Daphne flees the narrator compares the event to a hunt “Thus lamb flees wolf, thus dove from eagle flies / on trembling wings, thus deer from lioness” (Ovid lines 798-799). Apollo is compared to predatory animals because he has become a sexual predator. Daphne runs because of her desire to preserve her virginity. Even though Apollo is aware of this his fervent desire overpowers his self-control. He is also compared to that of a lowly animal because he has taken on animal like tendencies. By especially comparing Apollo to a lioness instead of a lion Ovid mocks the god by feminizing him. Apollo does not deserve

As humans we are naturally predisposed to have a compulsion for power and control. Knowing that you are in charge comes with feelings of authority and influence. Getting to a position of supremacy can be difficult; many use means of assault in order to get the power that they crave. Violence is also widely used as means for revenge and to take back the power that was stolen. Violence in this manner is not only presented in physical form but can also take the form of sexual or verbal assault. Situations that involve any type of violence have been shown to cause lasting harm to the victim. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is becoming a prominent psychological disorder among people who have experienced the affects of volence. Since most sexual

Upon encountering Daphne, Apollo falls madly in love with her. Overcome by Cupid's arrow, Apollo sets aside reason and becomes engulfed by his hope of attaining his love. Before being transformed, Apollo would most likely have paid little or no attention to Daphne, but now, Apollo is overcome by his lust for beauty. Ovid compares Apollo's love for Daphne to a flame in a brush. This metaphor used by Ovid is very effective. The change that goes through Apollo is very sudden and fast. The imagery of a flame rapidly spreading through brush conveys the idea of an almost violent change. The god is consumed with a desire for the girl. His chase is fueled by a hope to overcome the ultimate futility of his actions. He sees every part of her as beautiful, her eyes, hair, face and even speculates as to the beauty of her hidden regions. Unsatisfied by the sight of Daphne and wanting more than just a glimpse of her beauty, Apollo follows Daphne as a hound chases a rabbit. The hope for his fruitless love keeps Apollo close on Daphne's trail, and fear motivates Daphne to stay just out of reach. When Ovid tries to convey the intensity of the flight, he says, 'He gave the fleeing maiden no respite, but followed close on her heels, and his breath touched the locks that lay scattered on her neck,';(p. 43) Finally, burdened by mortal exhaustion, Daphne prays to her father to deliver her from her torment. As the words leave her mouth, Daphne is transformed for the second

In “Daphne and Apollo”, a section of The Metamorphoses (Book I: 438-472 — Book I: 553-567), a young nymph named Daphne is put in quite the situation when one of Cupid’s arrows strikes Apollo, making him fall in love with her; and another arrow pierces her heart, resulting in her wanting nothing to do with love or affection. Apollo is unaware of the fact that Daphne is unable to feel love because of the piercing, so he continues to fall in love with her, trying to convince her to marry him. She convinces her father to allow her to remain single for the time being, which was a big deal, since women were typically married at a young age at this time. Regardless, Apollo continues to pursue his love for Daphne, but ultimately fails when she