Girl in the Mirror |
Study Guide
CHARACTERS • Are there parallel characters in the Greek myth and the modern plot? Can you identify some of the parallels? Who is Adelle in the myth? Who is Eric? Who is Sylvie? • Among the minor characters in the Greek myth, do you find modern counterparts in the modern story? Who is Pan? Who is Persephone? • What does Eros represent in modern culture? • Does the influence of Aphrodite as a feminine ideal still prevail in our time? • How is Sylvie different from her college friends? PLOT • What is the conflict at the heart of Sylvie’s crisis? Is it the same or different than Psyche’s? • What is the most difficult task that Psyche must accomplish? • How are Sylvie’s tasks different from Psyche’s? • What is the greatest challenge for Sylvie? • Is the process of self-discovery for young women different than for young men? • Does this book describe the greatest obstacles for feminine self-fulfillment in both ancient and modern times?
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