Till We Have Faces Comparison

Orual first takes her sister for mad, but eventually is convinced the perhaps she should leave Psyche to her new found joy, to the love of her husband. But her jealousy and obsessive love step in , grudging Psyche her happiness, her love. Orual is unable to comprehend, much less approve, of any love for Psyche that usurps her own. Orual, predictably, resents the gods for the gulf now so plainly separating her from Psyche. "…the world had broken in pieces and Psyche and I were not in the same piece. Seas, mountains, madness, death itself, could not have removed her from me to such a hopeless distance. Gods, and again gods, and always gods…they had stolen her." (TWHF, pg.120-121)

In Ovid Metamorphoses, the Roman literature described the ruthless act of Pluto of rape, to seize and carry away Proserpine without the consent of Ceres and in parallel in the Homeric Hymns of Demeter; Persephone was seized and carried away by Hades without the consent of Demeter. The invariant theme that was identified in both the Greek and Roman literature was the loss of innocence of Persephone/Proserpine. Despite the various differences the story was presented, it reinforced the innocence that was stolen from the god of the underworld, Hades or also known as Pluto. Throughout this paper, it will discuss the similar characteristics of the two myths such as the motive that led and encouraged the god of the underworld to kidnap

As Odysseus summons the spirits among the Underworld, he encounters a variety of women whom which have relations with certain gods or heroes. The reasons behind these various women and their lineage to Odysseus reveals the curiosity of his stance and importance (Od. 11.267). Furthermore, since the women Odysseus summons have relationships with either gods or heroes, it signifies Odysseus’ mindset toward his homecoming. Furthermore, throughout the epic, Odysseus’ own quest is to return home to his own family and through the women he encounters from the Underworld help influence his understanding and contributes guidance toward his long-awaited return.

Mostly throughout the Odyssey, Penelope and Odysseus struggle against the idea of possessing an incomplete home or not being at home for a long time. However, after accepting defeat for a long period of time, the two begin quest out to resolve their problems, and in the process, the two illustrate similar aspects of how to resolve a situation involving errors within an oikos. In other words, I am claiming that Penelope utilizes the same manner of defense as Odysseus when she is in unfavorable situation involving the two’s oikos. In this paper, I will argue that Penelope is the female version of Odysseus because Penelope upholds the customs of her time to avoid shame originating from her suitors,

Ancient Greece, as found in the books of the Iliad and the Odyssey, is a place entranced in mystical beings, powerful gods and goddess, and heroic men. The role of women in society is greatly concentrated on their body with little regard to their soul and mind. However, in the Odyssey, it is Penelope’s soul and mind that are vital to the success of her husband’s nostos and the imperishable fame she will receive. Due to her husband’s long absence, Penelope is placed in a predicament in which she must maintain a household and raise a son all on her own. It is Penelope’s loyalty to her husband, and strength and cunningness of her mind that allow her to survive. Without anyone one of these traits found in few woman at the time, Odysseus could have returned to a dismantled home or even worse, death like that of Clytemnestra’s husband. Clytemnestra is a quintessential woman of her time who falls for another man and plots her own husband’s demise. Penelope is a woman unlike many in Greek times such as Clytemnestra, whose faith, strength, and wit similar to Circe and Athena uphold the nostos of Agamemnon and gain her lasting fame.

In the epic, “The Odyssey,” written by Homer, the hero, Odysseus, faces many obstacles to get back home to return to his wife in Ithaca. Throughout the journey, Odysseus faces many obstacles including deceiving and beautiful Goddesses. Even when Odysseus is not with Penelope, he still questions his wife’s loyalty to him and ponders on if she has married yet. Odysseus may be a little concerned with Penelope cheating, but he didn’t cheat on her with the Goddesses.

It is well known that women and men held very traditional roles in Greek society. In the Odyssey these roles are presented through the women characters. The role of Penelope a mere mortal woman follows a more traditional role of Ancient Grecian women, while Athena an immortal goddess, acted independently of the normal customs. By examining the concept of gender roles between Grecian men and women, one can argue that these two women, by inhabiting very different gender roles, were more influential in developing the character of the hero. Penelope uses love as a more conventional way to be the hero that he became. Then we have the Athena the goddess who used unconventional and effective methods to help Odysseus become the hero that he became.

Marriage brings about key social transitions, while death in ancient Greek times tend to showcase biological affects and post-transitions. The motifs that love conquers all, themes of fate, patience, unrequited love, and fidelity are all demonstrated through the common theme of the following Marriage and Death myths: Eurydice and Orpheus, Thisbe and Pyramus, Odysseus and Penelope, and Acis and Galatea. In juxtaposition to the myth of Eurydice and Orpheus, where the oikos is recreated in the afterlife, it is completely lost for Odysseus when he disappears for years from his household and partner Penelope in The Odyssey. As a man who is unable to provide, the conquest for Penelope’s marriage is more of a game, particularly because she prolonged

In the story “Till We Have Faces,” CS Lewis retells the myth of Cupid and Psyche through the eyes of Psyche's older sister, Orual. Using the viewpoint of Orual gives a different view into the story since her relationship with the gods is nonexistent in the beginning. The gods have taken the only one she loves, Psyche, and Orual, ultimately, uses the book as a complaint aimed towards the gods because she is jealous. Throughout the story, there are many glimpses into the jealous nature of Orual. When we first see Orual, it seems that her jealousy is stemming from wanting to be as beautiful as Psyche and blaming the gods for her ugliness, however later on, after Psyche is taken from the gods, her jealousy seems to stem from Psyche no longer needing

Till We Have Faces by C.S.Lewis is a remarkable twist on the story of Cupid and Psyche, and details the thoughts and actions of Orual, Psyche's oldest sister. Orual, unlike her sister, is skeptical about the divine nature of the gods of the kingdom; when she does become convinced, she retains a grudge against them for taking her beloved sister away from her. One of the events most critical to the message of Lewis's piece is the moment when the gods call Orual to bring forth her complaints against them, because of Orual's consequent uncovering of her true feelings. Since her youth Orual had been convinced that she had shown the most selfless and treasuring love towards Psyche, and that the gods' stealing of her younger sister had been the

In spite of the fact that neither Penelope nor Jocasta is the protagonist in the two great works Odyssey and Oedipus, the two characters both play important roles in driving the plots ahead, significantly contributing to the completely different fates of their husbands, Odysseus and Oedipus. Jocasta is a typical representative of the group of women who are passive and dependent. She inevitably falls victim to the male world, in that she fades into the background of the play and is marginalized under the masculine value system. Penelope, on the contrary, is a model of the active and dynamic female image. She is intelligent and courageous enough to act on her own free will and to display her talents at the center of the male stage. Instead of complying to the given adversity, she withstands the pressure of public opinions and takes initiative to convert her unfavorable situation. Consequently, the successful return of Odysseus and the miserable banishment of Oedipus are not unpredictable under these circumstances. The sharply contradictory decisions of Penelope and Jocasta illustrate evidently the remarkable influences the wives have on their husbands’ destinies.

Ovid, a Roman poet wrote about how powerful gods are until they fall in love. Apollo, the most powerful god and great warrior, falls in love with Daphne, and loses his power. The story shows the limits of the god’s power and that love limits power or that love is the most powerful god of all. In this story, it is important to know about why Cupid wanted Apollo to be fallen in love with Daphne but why he did not make Daphne fallen in love with Apollo? The story gives us a lesson about love and power that love can defeat the power, such as how it changes a person including their personality, power and understanding of love just like Apollo’s story.

In spite of the fact that neither Penelope nor Jocasta is the protagonist in the two great works Odyssey and Oedipus, the two characters both play important roles in driving the plots ahead, significantly contributing to the completely different fates of their husbands, Odysseus and Oedipus. Jocasta is a typical representative of the group of women who are passive and dependent. She inevitably falls victim to the male world, in that she fades into the background of the play and is marginalized under the masculine value system. Penelope, on the contrary, is a model of the active and dynamic female image. She is intelligent and courageous enough to act on her own free will and to display her talents at the center of the male stage. Instead of complying to the given adversity, she withstands the pressure of public opinions and takes initiative to convert her unfavorable situation. Consequently, the successful return of Odysseus and the miserable banishment of Oedipus are not unpredictable under these circumstances. The sharply contradictory decisions of Penelope and Jocasta illustrate evidently the remarkable influences the wives have on their husbands’ destinies.

“Cupid and Psyche” Analytic Response EssayMiranda MancillasJames Madison High SchoolThe story “Cupid and Psyche” ,retold by Sally Benson, is a wonderful story. There are many uses of figurative language in the story. Sally Benson’s version of the story is about a young girl who is more beautiful than the Roman goddess of love and beauty herself, Venus. Benson uses very good literary terms to recreate the amazing story. There are a few characters that are mentioned that are seen as symbols.

The Odyssey is an Ancient Greek epic poem, giving the account of Greek hero Odysseus’ ill-fated ten year journey home after the fall of Troy. It is attributed to the Greek poet Homer, and thought to have been written in the 8th century BC. In the opening passages of the poem, we find Penelope, the wife of Odysseus, still weeping for her husband after twenty years of his absence. Throughout history, Penelope has come to represent chastity and faithfulness in marriage, and though she is undoubtedly and unfailingly loyal, she is not nearly so one-dimensional. Instead, Penelope’s relationship with her husband is one of enduring love, loyalty, trust, and an equality that is almost unheard-of in Ancient Greek literature.