Leibethra Essays

  • Greek Myth In Moulin Rouge !

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    An astounding number of contemporary stories have their roots based in the structure set by ancient Greek myth. The film Moulin Rouge! directed by Baz Luhrmann is one such example. Moulin Rouge! and the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice share many similarities in terms of structure, theme, and character arc. The myth of Orpheus details a passionate yet tragic love story between Orpheus, son of Apollo, and the beautiful oak nymph, Eurydice. Soon after their marriage, Eurydice suffers a ghastly death