Cupid and Psyche

Provide an allegorical reading of “Cupid and Psyche.” Explain what qualities or forces the main characters represent and interpret the events of the narrative according to this logic.

Repetition and parallel are important features of fairy tales and fables, where these structures help create meaning. Analyze “Cupid and Psyche” and explain how the various parallels and repeated actions serve to illustrate or elaborate on a chosen theme or message.

The myth of the Golden Fleece and the story of Demeter and Persephone are other famous Greek myths that surface in “Cupid and Psyche.” Read a version of these myths and make an argument for how these other stories provide background, context, or reflection on the themes of “Cupid and Psyche.” Use examples from the text for support.