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The Allusion of Helios and Phaethon in Romeo and Juliet
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References
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Phaethon & Daedalus Myths - A Powerpoint Video. Film.
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v=lEH7yJh7RQQ>.
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The Allusion of Helios and Phaethon in Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet Quote...
Quoted in Act 3, Scene 2:
"Gallop apace, you fiery-footed steeds,
Towards Phoebus’ lodging. Such a wagoner
As Phaeton would whip you to the west
And bring in cloudy night immediately"
(Shakespeare 129).
Phaethon & Daedalus Myths - A Powerpoint Video
Significance...
"I wish the sun would hurry up and set and night would come immediately."
Skakespeare put this allusion in the play because Juliet's situation with wanting it to be night so she can be with her husband, Romeo. So, she wants the "Fiery-footed steads" to hurry up and cross the sky.
Background Information
- Helios- Father
- Sun-god
- Phaethon- Son
- Burns the Earth
- Slayed by Zeus
Phaethon