I really enjoyed the part A of this reading. Throughout the entire reading it was made obvious how the Greeks wrote and felt about their gods and goddesses. I also particularly liked the character Venus because she was written like a small child throwing a tantrum, as is common of most gods and goddesses in Greek mythology. I also really enjoyed the detailed descriptions given about what the Palace of Cupid. Apuleius describes every little thing in the entire palace and it really helps to give the reader a clearer image of what the setting is for their story. I also thought that the addition of Pan to the story added another element, because it would seem realistic for another god to be traveling by where Cupid lived.
Although this story is compared to Beauty and the Beast frequently, I actually relate it more to Cinderella. Her sisters (much like the two step-sisters in Cinderella) are cruel and foolish! And they both receive what is coming to them at the end of Part A. I liked that Psyche was not as foolish and had determined what to do to help protect herself and her husband, Cupid. She is portrayed as a strong woman, and much like Cinderella, earns what should be hers.
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