Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice

Spell the main characters name

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Spell the nymphs name

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What does Orpheus’s journey to the Underworld symbolize?

How does the myth explore the theme of trust?

Why do you think Orpheus looked back, even though he was told not to?

How does music play a role in the story, and what does it say about Orpheus’s character?

What are the consequences of Orpheus’s actions, and what lesson can be learned?

If you were Orpheus, would you have looked back? Why or why not?

How might the story be different if it were set in modern times?

Do you think the punishment Orpheus received was fair? Explain.