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Pyramus and Thisbe; Orpheus and Eurydice; Ceyx and Alcyone JARLYNN MARGAUX CHING & ARMAN SINGH

Pyramus and Thisbe 

Pyramus

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Thisbe

Summary: 

Live in Babylon

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They agreed to meet each other by the mulberry tree

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Thisbe arrived by the mulberry tree first.

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Pyramus arrived next but killed himself because he thought Thisbe died.

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Thisbe came back shocked to see Pyramus lying dead on the floor

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The “red” color of the tree serves as a remembrance of their love story.

Symbolism: 

Wall – hatred and love at the same time.

Theme:

Archetypes: 

Pyramus – ionate lover

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Thisbe –ionate lover

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Hatred doesn’t solve anything. It builds nothing, but it can destroy everything.

Orpheus and Eurydice 

Orphues

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Eurydice

Summary: 

Eurydice got bitten by a snake and died.

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Orpheus found a way to bring her back but in one condition, He must not look back at her while they travel back to earth from the underworld.

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He failed to complete the task.

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He longed for her again.

Symbolism 

River – transitions

Theme:

Archetypes 

Snake – death/ danger

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Trust is essential when dealing with love. Hold the vision, trust the process.

Ceyx and Alcyone 

Ceyx

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Alcyone

Summary: 

Ceyx and Alcyone were happily married couples until Ceyx decided to take a journey across the sea.

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Alcyone tried to stop him but failed.

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The very night of his journey, a strong storm ruined his boat and killed him.

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Alcyone, who was unaware, kept waiting and waiting for him.

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When she found out about the death of her husband, she was in misery and wanted to drown herself.

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The couple became birds to live happily together.

Symbolisms 

Halcyon birds – every lasting love of Ceyx and Alcyone.

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Dark clouds and storms – tragedy

Theme

Archetypes: 

Underworld - death

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Strong love and those who are truly committed will be together forever.