Eros Essays

body form from the Classical period – and classical Greek mythology. In his sculpture “Pathos Hephaestus Eros,” artist John Whitcomb Robinson utilizes this same mythology to portray the Greek god Hephaestus in relation to humanity. I’d like to reiterate some important elements of the formal analysis of this sculpture that play an important role in its interpretation. “Pathos Hephaestus Eros” is a steel sculpture which stands

Around the world, many various cultures and societies had numerous contrasting representations of Zeus throughout history. In the older times - when the Theogony was written - Zeus was generally considered to be a man of great power who didn’t give a great deal of consideration to other god’s or immortal’s feelings. He was ruthless, brutal and thought of himself more than others. whereas in the modern times, Zeus was typically seen as more of an emotional and peaceful god compared to the way Zeus

A Tale of Two Eros’ In “EROS” by Robert Bridges, in direct contrast to the god depicted by Anne Stevenson in her poem, “Eros”, a god of love is, in actuality, a god of power, whilst Stevenson’s Eros is wholly dependant on humanity for his continued survival. The two authors use diction, rhyme scheme, and the symbol of power in both similar and completely different ways to portray two very different interpretations of the Greek god of love. Stevenson’s use of diction is the complete opposite of

Psyche was so beautiful that everyone came to praise and admire her. Aphrodite grew extremely jealous that no one was paying any attention to her anymore, so she planned to punish Psyche. Aphrodite told her son Eros (Cupid) to make her fall in love with an ugly, hateful beast, but instead Eros fell in love with Psyche. Once Psyche was his wife, she was never allowed to see his face or know who he was, so once she became aware of his identity, he fled. Psyche eventually came to Aphrodite for help. She

Alexander Pope's "Rape of the Locke" is a complex piece of literature that comments on the foolish mindsets of the nobility, notably: the foolishness of placing supreme value on physical beauty. Pope communicates this view in a variety of ways, but it is made most visible when observing language and form. Pope uses concise and intentional naming, structure, and contrasting language to showcase that placing ultimate value on physical beauty leads only to death and despair; this is clearly showcased

Zeus, the god of the sky, is a prominent character in Greek Mythology. The debate on whether Zeus is a good or negative god is a very controversial subject. Many myths, like Kronos and Zeus, show Zeus being a good god. However, other myths for example, Prometheus, show him being negative. My most preferred myth, Demeter, shows Zeus being a good god and causing a positive impact on those around him. Consequently, it is my firm opinion that Zeus serves a favorable role in Greek mythology. Many famous

for God, eros, leads to a desire for the good of individuals or the world, agape. This message, rooted in the Church's tradition, is at the heart of Benedict's understanding of erosin Deus Caritas Est.Benedict pointed out that eros is not emphasized to any great extent in either the Old Testament or the New. Instead, agape is stressed.But he was quick to point out that the knotty connection between the two should be carefully considered. From the point of view of Deus Caritas Est, eros and agape

Self Control by Epictetus and Eros by Plato are philosophical pieces that teach of various subjects, but most notably the path to happiness. While Epictetus primarily concerns himself with advising on what to avoid to ensure one is not unhappy, Plato offers advice on what to seek out in order to attain true happiness. According to Self Control and Eros, one must find beauty in the otherworldly in order to be happy because worldly possessions and people have an expiration date, but deeper forms of

explain the way Eros is. Both poems depict Eros, the god of love, but Robert Bridge’s represents Eros as a powerful, attractive god, while Anne Stevenson represents him as a slave, who people use to find love. Robert Bridges’ way of depicting Eros is different than Anne Stevenson’s by using different techniques and point of views. Bridges does not let Eros express himself unlike Stevenson. Bridges uses more formal words, meanwhile Stevenson’s writing is colloquial. Bridges depicts Eros as an idol, whom

Discrimination is a big issue around the world, even in the twenty first century, it can still be seen by individuals who don’t see others as being equal because of ethnicity, race, religion, or skin colour. In Ferguson, Missouri African Americans are being treated unfairly, resulting in unfair arrest rates and unfair treatment. By using Freud and Foucault, this essay will explain the issue itself, the authors positions on this issue, and acknowledge their own personal theories and ideas as well

to emphasize love between an older lover and a younger beloved, but the theory plato proposes can also be relevant in other types of relationships. There are two eros; the Vulgar eros is one who in love focuses on beauty and the body. They have yet to realize that a beautiful body is not uncommon and can be seen anywhere. The heavenly eros in contrasts focuses on virtue and the soul in love. If love is love of a particular it will get fixated on that particular, whereas if love is universal you love

In setting, content, and purpose, Plato’s Symposium as well as his Republic are quite dramatically different works, particularly in their independent suggestions of Eros as a force for good and justice. The purpose of this stark juxtaposition, rather than to simply baffle his readers (which may, on the whole, not be far from the general object of this master philosopher’s intentions) is to use the two respective works as corresponding halves to a whole explanation. Symposium acts as a complement

There are eight types of love eros Romeo + Juliet, Pragma Lord and Lady Capulet and Montague, ludus Mercutio, Agape Friar Laurence, Philia Mercutio + Romeo, Phiauta Tybalt, storge Nurse + Juliet, and mania Romeo + Rosaline. Eros the love about romance, passion, and attraction. Pragma is sometimes translated to practice love, referencing the kind of love grounded in duty, commitment, and practicality. Ludus is very flirtatious and fun, without the strings that come with eros and pragma. Agape is selfless

Douglas Cooper in From Eros to Agape (2013) asserts we should move from the Eros to Agape. You know from that passionate human longing (lustful love) to a deep inner heartfelt, soul seeking love; His love. Agape is genuine, unconditional love, a generosity of spirit which gives and expects nothing in return. It is the love that God has for us. It is love at the highest level. It is the ultimate gift that is given, and it is not based on how often you put out, how much you give up (sacrifice),

The Marble Torso of Eros statue by Praxiteles is a work of art that has captured the attention of people for centuries. The Marble Torso of Eros Statue is a Roman adaptation of the ancient Greek sculptor Praxiteles’ bronze statue of Apollo Sauroktonos. The marble statue is a masterpiece of ancient Greek sculpture and is considered a wonderful representation and adaptation of Hellenistic art. The original bronze statue by Praxiteles depicted a youthful Apollo resting against the trunk of a large tree

circumstances can create an imbalance in the internal psychological factors which results in an individual losing its equilibrium. This can be seen through one of Durkheim’s four suicide type egoistic suicide and Freud’s psychoanalytic theories of Eros and Thanatos. According to Durkheim, Egoistic suicide results from too little social integration. They lack the values, traditions, and norms of the dominant society, and therefore lack a sense of belongingness to social groups and other social supports

and how does it impact the story? Fate is what is dicided for you, while free will is what you decide. In any story you use at least one of these and they will affect the story immenselely. I will be showing a fate or free will in Pandora, Pyche and Eros, and Perseus and how they affect the plot of the story. 

 The first story I 'm going to wright about is Pandora. Pandora has a huge part in the story 
that changes that changes the plot. When Pandora is feeling curious and wants to open the box

Freud's drive theory and therefore Eros and Thanatos, one has to be familiar with the basis of Freud's work. This paper will heavily deal with his drive theory, therefore the term drive itself must be defined so as to be able to comprehend it. Michelle Demir describes drives as “an organism's automatic response to the biological 'needs' basic to life.”1 Indeed, this is the most fitting and most commonly used definition, especially in regards to Thanatos and Eros. The most important aspect of Freud's

Eros aka god of love aka son of Aphrodite or more commonly known as cupid an entity of sexual desire and or love. This being of some sort has been around for eons in many forms and it is always interesting to hear how others think of Eros. For instance, From Plato’s dialogs in Symposium Eros was presented as a divine force of one kind or another that brought benefits to human’s value. however though Eros is of sexual desire or love in Plato’s dialogue he seem to de-emphasize the physical sexuality

Summary Author David H. Jensen explores narratives within the Bible that contribute to controversial concepts that exist today in the book The Embrace of Eros: Bodies, Desires, and Sexuality in Christianity, Chapter 1 The Bible and Sex. He further provides his interpretation of how the Bible’s scripture corresponds to the debates of modern-day society. Major points The author begins addressing the concept of sexual acts in reference to the Bible. Jensen recognizes, “In the rightly ordered sexual