- 1
Is the punishment of Sisyphus just?
It is likely that students will think that Zeus has acted rashly, punishing Sisyphus harshly and for eternity for merely reporting that he has seen "a mighty eagle, greater and more splendid than any mortal bird, bearing a maiden to an island not far away."
- 2
Are there any themes or lessons to be drawn from the stories about Midas?
Students may note that it may be unwise to let greed cloud one's judgement, as in Midas's wish to have everything that he touches turn into gold. Also, students may note that Midas's interactions with Apollo show that voting against a god or goddess in a contest can incur that god's or...
Join Now to View Premium Content
GradeSaver provides access to 2360 study guide PDFs and quizzes, 11007 literature essays, 2767 sample college application essays, 926 lesson plans, and ad-free surfing in this premium content, “Members Only” section of the site! Membership includes a 10% discount on all editing orders.
