Echo and Narcissus

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What does 'narcissistic' mean?

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Vain

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After his death, Narcissus turns into a...

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Flower

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Why can Echo only repeat the things people say to her?

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Hera cursed her so she couldn't mindlessly talk anymore.

Front

Which sentence BEST explains why Narcissus rejects Echo?

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Narcissus is capable only of loving himself.

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Why did Hera come down to Earth?

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She wanted to know what Zeus was doing.

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Who is Narcissus in Greek mythology?

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A young man who fell in love with his own reflection.

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What is the main theme of the story of Echo and Narcissus?

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The dangers of self-love and unrequited love.

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What happens to Echo after Narcissus rejects her?

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She fades away until only her voice remains.

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What does Echo symbolize in the story?

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Unrequited love and the consequences of being unable to express oneself.

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What lesson can we learn from Narcissus's story?

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Excessive self-love can lead to loneliness and despair.