Exercise
Echo and Narcissus: Vanity and Selfishness
Study the myth of Echo and Narcissus to explore themes of vanity and selfishness. Analyse character behaviours and their impact on the story.
Questions
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What was Narcissus's primary character flaw?
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What curse was placed on Echo by the goddess Hera?
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What happened when Narcissus stopped to drink from a clear pool?
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What main moral lesson does the story of Narcissus convey?
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How did Narcissus treat Echo when she tried to show her love?
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What happened to Echo after Narcissus turned her away?
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Why did Hera punish Echo in the first place?
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What did Narcissus turn into after he died by the pool?
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What character contrast is shown between Echo and Narcissus?
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Which scene marks the main climax of Narcissus's story?
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Which goddess punished Narcissus for his cruel rejection of others?
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Why could Narcissus not leave the edge of the pool?
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How does this myth explain elements of the natural world?
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What mood describes the ending of Echo's story?
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What misunderstanding did Narcissus have when looking into the water?