Pygmalion Theme

Which statement best describes a central theme of the text?

• Always trust the gods’ judgment.

• Love always ends in heartbreak.

• Women are powerful teachers.

• Art and love are both powerful forces.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the relationship between Pygmalion and Venus?

• Pygmalion and Venus share mutual respect and understanding.

• Pygmalion does not like Venus because she is a woman.

• Venus does not like Pygmalion because of his judgment of human women.

• Pygmalion begs Venus for help, and Venus finally acquiesces.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How does the tone of the first slide differ from the tone in slide 5?

• The first paragraph is sad and depressive while the third is hopeful and yearning.

• The first paragraph is judgmental and lonely while the third is grateful and full of love

• The first paragraph is grateful and full of love while the third is judgmental and lonely.

• The first paragraph is full of hope while the third sees that hope realized.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following quotations best illustrate the tone of slide 5?

• "Then the hero, of Paphos…”

• “…overfull of words with which to thank Venus…”

• “The girl felt the kisses he gave, blushed…”

• “…the woman bore a son, Paphos…”

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

How does Pygmalion’s attitude towards women change over the course of the text? Cite evidence from the text in your response.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3