Narcissus and Echo

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

• She is too lazy to think of anything to say herself.

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

• She doesn't know how to talk she can only repeat things that people say. 

• She is too shy to say anything herself so she repeats things from other people.

What did Hera do when she found out the trick Echo played on her?

• She didn't feed her any more

• She made her ugly

• She cursed her so that she could only repeat what others say

• She turned her into a flower

What context helps you determine what the word fade means?

• From that day on, her voice could be heard in the woods.

• The more she ran, the more she began to fade.

• Eventually there was nothing left of her, but her voice.

What does the story of Echo and Narcissus suggest about the nature of unrequited love (loving someone who does not love you back) ?

• It is always reciprocated in the end.

• It can lead to loneliness and despair.

• It is a sign of weakness.

• It is a temporary feeling.

Which quote below is evidence of how Echo felt after being rejected by Narcissus?

• "Scorned, embarrassed, and completely alone, Echo’s body soon wasted away and died." (Ovid 3)

• "Startled, alarmed, and quite a bit grossed out, Narcissus ran away from her" (Ovid 3)

• "He was so beautiful that most anyone who saw him fell in love but Narcissus never loved anyone so much as he loved himself" (Ovid 2)

• "He fell immediately and deeply in love with the young man on the surface of the pool—himself." (Ovid 3)

What is the theme of Narcissus and Echo by Ovid? Think: What did you learn from their deaths?

• Self-obsession leads to happiness. Love with an open heart.

• Self-obsession can lead to one's downfall. Don't love people who don't love you back.

• Self-obsession is a sign of strength. Love is the greatest power of all.

• Self-obsession is harmless. You can get through anything as long as you have love.

What role does Nemesis play in the story of Echo and Narcissus?

• She is the goddess who punishes Narcissus for his arrogance.

• She is the goddess who helps Echo find love.

• She is the goddess who protects Narcissus.

• She is the goddess who curses Echo.

What role did Echo play in Zeus's plan to avoid Hera?

• She was supposed to distract Hera by talking to her.

• She was supposed to hide Zeus from Hera.

• She was supposed to lead Hera away from Zeus.

• She was supposed to transform into Zeus.

What was the consequence of Hera's curse on Echo?

• Echo could only speak in whispers.

• Echo could only repeat the last words spoken to her.

• Echo lost her ability to hear.

• Echo could only speak in riddles.

Why did Narcissus fall in love with his own reflection?

• He was cursed by Nemesis.

• He was enchanted by a nymph.

• He was under a spell cast by Zeus.

• He was tricked by Hera.