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    Name: Princess Shivaune Alexandra P.

    Amario Course: BSED English 2A


    Teacher : Faith Joy D. Presquito, LPT, MEL
    Title: Cupid and Psyche
    Genre/Category: Myth

    Elements:
    • Characters
    - Psyche - is the central figure in the myth, and she is the one who undergoes the greatest transformation.
    - Cupid – (Eros) is a god and Venus’s son. His arrows can make humans fall in love.
    - Venus – (Aphrodite) is the goddess of love and beauty. She is also Cupid’s mother.

    • Minor Characters:
    - Psyche’s parents - her parents are the rulers of an unnamed city. Her father’s actions, as a result of
    advice from the Oracle of Delphi, set the plot in motion.
    - The Oracle of Delphi - Oracles were female priestesses of the God Apollo, God of Light, a
    multifaceted God whose attributes include the power of prophecy.
    - Psyche’s sisters - Psyche’s two elder sisters were not as pretty as Psyche and resented her for it.
    - Zephyr - Spirit of the West wind, who can transport people to Cupid’s sacred grove and palatial home.

    • Setting
    - Psyche’s adventure takes her just about everywhere in the world of Greco-Roman mythology. She
    starts at in the mortal world, then goes to live with Cupid in his magical palace, eventually heads
    to the underworld, and finally ends up with the gods on Mt. Olympus.

    • Plot
    - Cupid falls in love with the mortal Psyche, despite his mother Venus’s jealousy. Psyche, after
    betraying Cupid’s trust, undergoes a series of challenging tasks set by Venus to win him back.
    Eventually, Cupid rescues her, and she is granted immortality so they can be together forever.
    • Point of View
    - The story of Cupid and Psyche is primarily told from a third-person omniscient point of view. This
    narrative style allows the storyteller to provide insights into the thoughts, feelings, and motivations
    of multiple characters, including both Cupid and Psyche, as well as the gods who play a role in
    their tale.

    • Theme
     Love – Despite his mother’s hatred of Psyche, Cupid cannot help himself and falls in love with her.
    Despite Psyche’s wicked sisters trying to convince her to kill her husband, Psyche discovers how
    wonderful Cupid really is. And despite how many impossible tasks Aphrodite gives Psyche to win back
    the love of Cupid, Psyche overcomes them all and he forgives her betrayal. In fact, their love is so
    strong, that their daughter is named “Bliss.”

    • Values Focus
     Trust: True love is built on trust, as shown by Cupid and Psyche's relationship.
     Perseverance: Psyche’s determination to overcome her trials reflects the value of persistence in the face
    of adversity.
     Forgiveness: Cupid’s willingness to forgive Psyche highlights the importance of forgiveness in
    relationships.
     Redemption: The story emphasizes that one can find redemption through love and personal growth.
     Humility: Psyche’s journey teaches the value of humility, as she must humble herself before the gods to
    achieve happiness.

    • Literary Devices
    1. Allegory: The entire story can be seen as an allegory for the soul’s journey towards love, fulfilment, and
    immortality, with Psyche representing the human soul.
    2. Symbolism: Many elements in the story are symbolic. For instance, Psyche’s tasks symbolize the trials
    and challenges of life and love. The oil that burns Cupid symbolizes the consequences of curiosity and mistrust.
    3. Irony: There is dramatic irony in the fact that Psyche, thinking she is married to a monster, is actually
    married to Cupid, the god of love. This twist adds depth to her eventual realization and growth.
    4. Mythological Allusions: The story is filled with references to other gods, goddesses, and mythological
    creatures, grounding it in the rich tradition of Greco-Roman mythology.
    5.Personification: Abstract concepts like love, the soul, and desire are personified through the characters of
    Cupid, Psyche, and their daughter Voluptas (Pleasure).

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