The main character of The Golden Fleece, Jason, has a number of good and bad qualities. One bad trait is that he’s very naive at the start of the story, wanting to go shooting off into his first adventure. “The idea of a great adventure was delightful to Jason. He agreed, and let it be known everywhere that this would be a voyage indeed.” This quote shows that he does not know the horrors and sufferings of a quest. However Jason is willing to do the nearly impossible to make sure his adventure is completed. The quote “... another urged Jason to let him take the trial upon himself; but Jason would yield to none of them” shows that he is also willing to take one for the team in the process.
The moral of the story for Phaëthon is that you should take the advice of elders. One quote from the book, “But none of all this wise talk
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At the end of the story Bellerophon wants to use Pegasus to get to Olympus. This quote, “He tried to ride Pegasus up to Olympus. He believed that he could take his place there with the -immortals. The horde was wiser. He would not try to flight, and he threw his rider. Thereafter Bellerophon, hated by the gods, wandered alone, devouring his own soul and avoiding the paths of men until he died.”
The moral of the story Otis and Ephialtes is that you shouldn't mess with higher ups. After imprisoning Ares, they chase Artemis and end up impaling each other with javelins.
The moral of the story of Daedalus is that you should listen to your elders. In the story Daedalus and Icarus escape imprisonment by making wings and attaching them to their arms. However Daedalus warns Icarus to not fly too close to the sun. The quote “He soared exultingly up and up, paying no heed to his father’s anguished commands. Then he fell. The wings had come off. He had fell into the sea and the waters closed over him.” Shows that Icarus clearly didn't listen to
Men must face hardships. Men must face disease. Men must face each other [Parallel]. Men constantly pressure one another into perfection. Some men, however, crumble under the burden looming over their heads [FoS]. When some men cannot face themselves or those around them any longer, they choose a dangerous and deadly escape. They would rather commit suicide than face their hardships. In the japanese culture, society encouraged seppuku to end a life before a man brought dishonor to his family. In a world full of yearning for honor, young men learned that they must express courage through suicide to fulfill their honorable ancestors’ wishes. Gail Tsukiyama uses her novel The Samurai’s Garden to prove that only
The book, “The House of the Scorpion” by Nancy Farmer is a 3 time award winner and a fantastic novel in the genre of utopia and dystopia. Matt is a clone saved from the burden of having a blunted intelligence. Evidence from the book supports this was a faulty move. The novel also says why El Patron blunts their intelligence; it's fully out of greed. Overwhelmingly, it seems that these things played a big part in the outcome of the novel, and why Matt is such a interesting, dimensional character in the book.
Not understanding or listening to the opinion of others can frequently have unfortunate consequences and even lead to tragedy. In the play, Antigone, written by Sophocles, the two main characters, Antigone and Creon, both failed to listen which led to the death of several people. It was exhibited how important it is to acknowledge the truth and this was the central theme of the play. The conflict between Antigone and Creon started because they had opposing viewpoints of whether or not Antigone’s brother, Polyneices, should have been buried after he died in battle. Antigone strongly believed that Polyneices should have because it was the law of the gods and they are eternal, while man’s laws are not. However, Creon, on the other hand,
In the ancient Japanese culture, one great aspect was on how they emphasized on the intrinsic themes of loyalty and honor. They had fierce warriors known as samurai’s. A samurai was a traditional warrior who would protect and be loyal to their masters no matter what. They were known to be skilled soldiers, benevolent men, self-sacrifice, sense of shame, along with other major characteristics that embodied them as a samurai. While this class of warrior no longer exist today, the remembrance of a samurai is present in the minds of the characters in the novel, The Samurai’s Garden by Gail Tsukiyama. Tsukiyama does a fascinating piece of work by really elaborating and describing the great attributes that Matsu possess of a true samurai. In the
Thirdly, we need to look at the poem “Icarus” by Wendy A. Shaffer. The poem is talking about free will versus obedience and conformity through the main character Icarus. The title named Icarus and nothing more, suggesting to the reader that this is solely about him or that we should concentrate on him. The poem opens with asking if what thoughts passed in Icarus’ mind as he approached the sun and his wings began to melt. The speaker of the poem that Someone who question Daedalus’ role as the father or someone who thinks of Icarus as adventurous and maybe even a bit careless. After that It then moves on and asks if Icarus ever questioned his father’s motives. The poem ends with his fall and the final questions about failing fathers, but the
What would happen to the world when the Government and the drug producers create a partnership that benefits each side? This is reality in The House of the Scorpion, by Nancy Farmer. The drug producers are given land between Mexico and the United States, known as Aztlán, that is theirs to do whatever they want, without the interference of outside government, as long as they make sure no illegal immigrants come to the U.S. In the middle of all of this, there is Opium. This is the largest exported drug from Aztlán and the center of young Matt’s life.
Nancy Farmer's intended message in The House of the Scorpion is that your choices are what define you, not your origin. In the beginning of the novel, at El Patrón's party, Matt forces Maria to kiss him. "'I demand a birthday kiss'...'It's my birthday too,' said Matt, 'and I can have anything I want. Isn't that so, mi patrón?'" (109). This quote shows how, at first, Matt thinks that him being the clone of El Patrón means he has to, and should, be like him. He tries to impress him and tries to use the power that El Patrón has. This relates to how many people think where they come from defines them. For example, someone born into a family of criminals may not see the point in trying rise above it. They may not see that they have a choice to be
This book was brilliant. There were moments that made me laugh, moments that made me tremble in my chair, moments that made me cry, moments that melted my heart, and moments that made me want to rip my hair out at the roots. This book has it all, and it delivers it through a cold but much needed message.
The Glass Castle is a novel that follows the life of a dysfunctional family from the perspective of Jeannette Walls, the third child of the Walls family. Throughout the stories, the readers see all the hardships the children face, as their lunatic parents do what they think is right. After reading the book, it seems to agree the quote “Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands” by Anne Frank.
The novel ‘Winterdance’ , written by Gary Paulsen, is an autobiographical story of author’s own experience both training for and running the Iditarod dog sled race in Alaska. The harsh, vicious conditions of Iditarod effects Paulsen both mentally and physically. Author describes these
Daedalus is a famous sculptor / architect in ancient greece who is sent his nephew, Talus. Talus had created a saw out of fish bones, and a compass. Envious of Talus, Daedalus pushes him off a cliff, killing him. Being scared senseless of what he had done, he flees to Crete. Daedalus is then asked by King Minos to create a labyrinth to contain his minotaur. Scared that he might reveal the secret of this new labyrinth, King Minos keeps Daedalus from ever exiting the island. He wants to escape, but the land and sea are blocked by the king’s troops. He gets the idea to build a pair of wings and fly away alongside his son, Icarus. After building two sets of wings made of feathers and wax, Daedalus warns Icarus not to be reckless with tears streaming
A main trait of Jason’s is his obliviousness to everything. Jason doesn’t realize that Medea is crying for a different reason and thinks that whatever he says is right when he asks Medea, “Why is your cheek so white and turned away from me? Are not these words of mine pleasing for you to hear?” (p.55). Jason lacks mindful attention to what is happening around him. Jason was smart enough before to know that Medea is evil and even says that she is “incapable of controlling her bitter temper” (p.43). Mede...
A character from the novel “Wuthering Heights” designated Heathcliff interprets iniquity as everyone should suffer and be treated virtually like he had experience. For example, with Heathcliff’s father exhibiting more love to Heathcliff than his blood born son ,Hindley , he would get jealous then furious, after Heathcliff’s father dies , Hindley would show execration by treating him differently by restricting his freedoms and availability to acquire an inculcation . As time passed, with Hareton not able to obtain Wuthering Heights from his father due to financial instability , Heathcliff would acquire the property and make Hareton his auxiliary ,then would treat him just as lamentable as Hindley did , by inhibiting his freedoms. What makes this an inequity is that Hareton didn’t show any astringent treatment to Heathcliff so he does not deserve it.
Jason's uncle Pelias had usurped the throne of Iolchus (much as Penelope's suitors threatened to do), which Jason had a legitimate claim to. Pelias wanted to get rid of him, but dared not to kill him outright. So, he agreed to abdicate the throne if Jason would journey and get the golden fleece, which was at a temple in Colchis (on the Black Sea). Pelias expected the voyage to be fatal, for it had danger at every step. However, Jason called for and received an impressive roster of heroes to aid him on his journey.
Wisdom reflects the values and criteria that we apply to our knowledge. Its essence is discernment. Discernment of right from wrong, helpful from harmful, truth from delusion. Being wise is not just being knowledgeable – it is applying that knowledge. Not just making statements – but also asking questions. It is giving but also listening to good advice, and it is learning from one’s mistakes. Also, wisdom and years are not always directly proportional. In Sophocles' “Antigone”, wisdom proves to represent a significant theme throughout the play. Creon, the king of Thebes, initially explains the importance of a ruler's duty of setting the city on its wisest course. However, as the play progresses, Creon fails to live up to his promises, by being irrational and selfish. Sophocles play emphasises how a lack of maturity and wisdom can have adverse effects on society.