Echo & Narcissus

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What character trait best describes Narcissus?

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Narcissistic: A term used to describe someone who is overly self-involved and has an excessive interest in themselves.

Front

What character trait best describes Echo?

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Talkative: A term used to describe someone who talks a lot or is very chatty.

Front

What natural elements are explained in the myth of Echo and Narcissus?

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The Narcissus flower and echoes.

Front

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

What does the word 'devastated' mean?

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Upset: Feeling very sad or distressed.

Front

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

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The consequences of self-love and the importance of communication.

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Who is Narcissus in the myth?

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A beautiful young man who falls in love with his own reflection.

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Who is Echo in the myth?

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A nymph who loves Narcissus but can only repeat what others say.

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What happens to Echo at the end of the myth?

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She fades away until only her voice remains.

Front

What does the Narcissus flower symbolize?

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Self-love and vanity.