1. What are the strengths and weaknesses of Orpheus? Fill in the
box with his description of character in the story.
Orpheus
2. Why did Orpheus decide to rescue his wife in the underworld?
3. Explain why the gods gave a condition to Orpheus and to his bride. Why was
he able to win the sympathy of the gods?
4. What does the story reveal about certain realities in life?
5. If you were Orpheus, would you do the same thing? Why or why not?
Answers & Comments
Answer:
1. Strength: pillar , power , building , ability , muscle
Weaknesses: withering , limitation , debris , flaws , crack