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Narcissus at 60

Andrew Eisner Cristian Cardenas

Period 3

Greek Mythology

Mr. Ostini

English Honors 2

9-14-14

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Main Character(s)

rcissus:Was a hunter of the territory

of Thespiae in Boeotia who wasknown for his beauty. He was the son

of a river god named Cephissus and anymph named Liriope. He wasexceptionally proud, in that he

disdained those who loved him.

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Setting

The setting takes place at a pool in

ancient Greece in the territory ofThespiae in Boeotia.

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Main Plot

Nemesis noticed this behavior and

attracted Narcissus to a pool,where he saw his own reflection in

the water and fell in love with it,not realizing it was merely animage. Unable to leave the beauty

of his reflection, Narcissus died.

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Main Conflict

The main conflict of this fine piece of

mythology can be explained by thebasic concept of pride. Narcissus

practiced the demonstration ofpride which lead to his deathultimately from as a result of his

mental weakness.

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Explanation

This mythological literature

displays the downfall of one whomdemonstrates pride. It serves a

moral tale attempting to enlightenpersons of the inevitability of theconsequences of practicing pride

through the metaphoricaloccurrence of death.

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The Decision

We disagree of the decision/mentalityand lack of intellectual superioritythat Narcissuss LateraL

Orbitofrontal consists of. By beinggifted with attractiveness he allowsit to get into his head making himprideful and with the mentality that

he is superior than everyone elsedemonstrated through his actions andattitude which is morally wrong.

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Education and Entertainment Impact to Modern

Society

Subjects of modern society typically havenarrow-minded and shallow outlooks in lifecentering in on the welfare and beneficialopportunities of themselves instead ofdemonstrating humbleness and selflessness

that would benefit our shattered society. Thispassage demonstrates the consequences andmoraL perspective oN oNes pride which caN eveNbe fatal according to the myth. It also servesas an entertainment factor because people

psychologically and instinctively transfixedwith the idea of oNes dowNfaLL throughperforming actions or traits opposing morals.

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Personal Reaction

Our personal opinion of this myth

consists of our appreciativeness ofits briLLiaNce iN its simpLicity aNd

the moral message embedded in itwhich hopefully has enlightenedmany unfortunate people whom

demoNstrate pride of itsmetaphorical, and in some instances,even literal consequences.