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Compare and contrast the rape of Io by Jove and the rape of Philomela by Tereus.

Compare and contrast the rape of Io by Jove and the rape of Philomela by Tereus.

English and Literature

Paper instructions:
• Concisely paraphrase both stories using proper citation.
o Your citation belongs either after a direct quote or what you are paraphrasing
o An example of correct citation: (Ovid, Met. II. 375-404).
• Provide concrete examples from the primary sources by use of direct quotation and/or summary
• Discuss the difference in the language used to describe the rape scenes
• Discuss why the rapes could be different due to the divine status of Jove vs. the mortal status of Tereus
• Discuss how such a myth could be didactic, i.e. used to reinforce social values or teach a lesson
• Discuss the ‘significant other’ in both cases and what role they play in the myth (Hera and Procne)
• Comment on how such myths can teach us about Greek and Roman civilization, culture, and religion

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