Nicholas Scoffield
Period 2
Allusion 11
Part 1
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Name: Cupid and Psyche
Source: Greek
Summary- There was a king and queen that ruled a land that had three daughters.
The youngest of the girls was Psyche who was blessed with extreme beauty.
Venus was the god of love and got jealous and sent her son to Cupid to curse her.
Cupid made a mistake when attempting to curse her and accidently stuck himself.
Cupid now was in love with Psyche while Psyche could not be married to any
mortal. The parents talk with an oracle and set her up with a mysterious figure and
takes Psyche to live with him. Eventually Psyche wishes to see who she is
married to with the influence of her sister. It turns out to be Cupid and he runs.
After much trial they marry and both are immortal and happy.
Commentary- The conflict of the story is god vs. mortal because it is Venus who
wishes harm upon the mortal Psyche. Also Cupid and Psyche have a different
type of conflict that eventually turns out to be one of romance. Once Psyche
becomes immortal and god-like, the conflict is no longer an issue.
Commentary- This story has many lessons that can be implied. The first of which
is jealousy is a dark hole that will only lead to darkness. Also the opinion of
others or peer pressure is not always the best route to follow when trying to
decide what to do next, like kill your husband. Finally if you want something
done right, it is probably best to do it yourself, unless of course your seeking
revenge. Revenge will also become a thirst that is not easily quenched and if you
do quench it, odds are that you will not be pleased with what you did. Lastly, love
can conquer all powers when it is true.
Part 2
Found-This article was found in the The New York Times was called “Try a Little
Tenderness.”
Alluded to- This allusion alluded to the god of Cupid as in the story of Cupid and
Psyche.
The evidence that shows this allusion is correct because he says “after being hit
by cupids arrow and smitten that many of us first experience that dizzying,
enchanted feeling.” Cupid is famous for having arrows that cause people to fall in
love.
This allusion was used effectively because Cupid is a widely known being that
causes love and that is what the author wished to represent in his story. It is one of
the allusions that is very popular to everyone.