8th AIR PRACTICE - ''ECHO AND NARCISSUS'' 2019

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Answer explanation

The flame is a metaphor for his obsession with his reflection and like fire consumes wood, it is consuming him.

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

• He is vain.

• He is nervous.

• He finds falling in love distressing

• He can easily prove that he is a good person.

• He believes other people find him attractive.

Answer explanation

First Option: Narcissus is literally in love with his own appearance and is confident in his beauty.

Fifth Option: ''The nymphs love me'' shows how Narcissus not only considers himself beautiful but is accustomed to others having the same view that he does regarding his youth and beauty.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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Answer explanation

DORIAN IS IN LOVE WITH HIMSELF AND SHOWS HIS INFATUATION WITH HIMSELF BY LONGING TO KISS HIS OWN LIPS JUST AS NARCISSUS WAS OBSESSED WITH HIMSELF.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Answer explanation

The seasons are used as a metaphor for aging; spring is youth, summer is adulthood, fall is middle-age, and winter is old age. Dorian is reflecting on the fact that the image will change, but his body will not.

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

• the horrible sympathy that existed

• perhaps in answer to a prayer

• or with what fateful consequences

• would surrender the change of remaining always young

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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Answer explanation

The painting in Wilde's novel functions like the fountain in the Greek myth; it is designed to be a reflection of a character who is consumed with self-love.

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

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Answer explanation

Both passages highlight the idea that things are not as they appear; Narcissus believes his reflection is another person and falls in love; Dorian appears to be physically young but his true age (older than he appears) is reflected in the painting.

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

• Narcissus believes his reflection to be another being, but his is wrong. (PASSAGE 1)

• Narcissus thinks that the only good relationship he can have is with himself. (PASSAGE 1)

• Narcissus has the qualities to be a successful hunter, but he catches no game. (PASSAGE 1)

• Dorian appears to be young, but is actually older than he looks. (PASSAGE 2)

• Dorian thinks that the way to be happy is to remain physically fit. (PASSAGE 2)

Answer explanation

FIRST OPTION: This supports the theme in Part A as Narcissus believes his reflection to be another person, but it is not.

FOURTH OPTION: The thought process Dorian goes through in the passage reveals that the painting will age and he will not.

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7