1. What is the Author's purpose in writing this story? (Persuasive, Informative, Entertainment) Why? 2. Why did Orpheus look back to see if Eurydice was following him? What happened to Eurydice? 3. What was Orpheus' greatest strength and weakness? 4. If you were Orpheus, would you also go to the underworld and rescue the one you love? Why? 5. If you can alter the resolution or the ending of the story, how do you want it to end?
Answer (1)
Answer:1. *Entertainment*, as it explores dramatic themes through myth.2. He looked back out of anxiety, causing Eurydice to be lost to the underworld.3. Strength: Musical talent. Weakness: Lack of faith and impatience.4. Yes, I would go to the underworld for love, but I would follow the rules.5. I would have Orpheus succeed in bringing Eurydice to the surface by not looking back.
