Main Events and Character Traits from 'The Face in the Pool'

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Main events from 'The Face in the Pool'

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Echo mourned the loss of Narcissus until only her voice remained. Narcissus found a pool and fell in love with his reflection. Echo saw Narcissus and followed him, scaring him into a cave. Narcissus grew weak by the pool and called out to Echo as he died.

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Character trait of Narcissus

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Conceited

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Central theme of "The Face in the Pool"

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Being too hypnotized with oneself is a dangerous idea.

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Characteristics of myths in "Heracles"

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Includes fictional characters, quests, and mythological creatures.

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Task given to Heracles by Eurystheus

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Clean the stables of King Augeas.

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Herculean strength means

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Requiring great power or effort

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A quotation that supports the idea of Herculean strength is: 'But Heracles with tremendous strength changed the course of two rivers.'

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'But Heracles with tremendous strength changed the course of two rivers.'

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Conceited

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thinking too highly of yourself and believing you're better than others.

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Central theme

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big idea or main lesson in a story. It’s what the author wants you to learn or think about after reading.

(For example, a central theme could be friendship, bravery, or working together.)