Pyramus and

Thisbe; Orpheus
and Eurydice; Ceyx
and Alcyone
JARLYNN MARGAUX CHING & ARMAN SINGH
Pyramus and Thisbe

 Pyramus

 Thisbe
Summary:

 Live in Babylon
 They agreed to meet each other by the mulberry tree
 Thisbe arrived by the mulberry tree first.
 Pyramus arrived next but killed himself because he thought Thisbe
died.
 Thisbe came back shocked to see Pyramus lying dead on the floor
 The “red” color of the tree serves as a remembrance of their love
story.
Symbolism: Archetypes: Theme:

 Wall – hatred and  Hatred doesn’t solve anything. It

 Pyramus – passionate lover
love at the same builds nothing, but it can destroy
time.  Thisbe –passionate lover everything.
Orpheus and Eurydice

 Orphues

 Eurydice
Summary:

 Eurydice got bitten by a snake and died.

 Orpheus found a way to bring her back but in one condition, He
must not look back at her while they travel back to earth from the
underworld.
 He failed to complete the task.
 He longed for her again.
Symbolism Archetypes Theme:

 Snake – death/ danger  Trust is essential when

 River – transitions
dealing with love. Hold the
vision, trust the process.
Ceyx and Alcyone

 Ceyx

 Alcyone
Summary:

 Ceyx and Alcyone were happily married couples until Ceyx

decided to take a journey across the sea.
 Alcyone tried to stop him but failed.
 The very night of his journey, a strong storm ruined his boat and killed
him.
 Alcyone, who was unaware, kept waiting and waiting for him.
 When she found out about the death of her husband, she was in
misery and wanted to drown herself.
 The couple became birds to live happily together.
Symbolisms Archetypes: Theme

 Halcyon birds –  Underworld - death  Strong love and

every lasting love of those who are
Ceyx and Alcyone. truly committed
will be together
forever.
 Dark clouds and
storms – tragedy