PYRAMUS
AND
THISBE
BY: OVID
ROMAN LITERATURE
TOPIC OUTLINE
1. BACKGROUND OF THE 3. STORY PROPER
STORY
2. BEOFRE READING 4. AFTER READING
BACKGROUND OF
THE STORY
Who is the Author?
Publius Ovidius Naso
March 20, 43 BCE, Sulmo, Roman Empire
Roman poet renowned for his verse’s technical
accomplishment. His best-known work is the
Metamorphoses
Famous Roman poet who wrote on love, seduction,
and mythical metamorphosis throughout the
Golden and Silver Ages of Latin literature.
Master of the elegiac couplet and is considered
one of the three canonic poets of Latin literature
WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S INSPIRATION
FOR WRITING THE LITERACY PIECE?
The story of Pyramus and Thisbe is
taken from Ovid’s Metamorphoses, a
collection of tales from Greek and
Roman mythology on the theme of
transformation and change, which was
hugely influential on Shakespeare.
WHAT IS THE
STORY ALL ABOUT?
Pyramus and Thisbe are two young lovers who
refused to let their parent get between their
love. One night, the two decided to meet up
and run away together. When Pyramus
discovered a cloak that belonged to Thisbe he
thought she had been killed by a lion. Pyramus
then killed himself.
SETTING OF
THE STORY:
The tragedy of these
young lovers takes
place in the super
ancient city of
Babylon.
THEME OF THE
STORY:
LOVE CONQUERS ALL ALL CONSUMING
LOVE
CAHARACTERS:
PYRAMUS ,THISBE, PARENTS, LION
BEFORE
READING
PART 1
A. WHAT MAKES THE STORY
UNIQUE?
Risking their lives just for love,
knowing that it’s forbidden for
their family.
PART
It is admirable how genuine their
love is and how willing they are to
make sacrifices just to prove their
love for each other.
WHAT MAKES IT
STAND OUT?
It is only proven that their love is
true, because they prioritize the
well-being of the loved one
over themselves.
B. WHAT WERE YOUR Males used to spend at least a year
THOUGHTS BEFORE courting a lady they liked in the
READING THE PIECE ?
past. Men must serve the family to
When I first saw the title of the demonstrate their sincerity, and
story, I assumed it was about love. they must first seek permission
And How relationships worked in from their parents. In today’s
the past versus how they work society, these practices are no
today. There are various longer practiced, and men typically
differences between courtship in communicate with women via text
the past and courtship nowadays. or chat.
Furthermore, parental consent is The story is like romeo and juliet
no longer required. As for me, I they are both tragic love stories.
think this pyramus and thisbe will Their love was so strong that they
be more on cultural or traditional followed each other even in death.
kind of relationship. And I expected And that their love blinded them
it to be a common romance story leading to both od their deaths.
where two people fall in love with
each other and that they will have a
happy ending just like in any other
fairytales.
STORY
PROPER
PART 1
Introduction to the tale about
two Babylonian lovers-
Pyramus and Thisbe . But they
are fobidden to get married
because of their families.
PART 1
Introduction to the tale about PART 2
two Babylonian lovers- They decided to elope. And
Pyramus and Thisbe . But they planned to meet at the tomb of
are fobidden to get married Ninus under a mulberry tree.
because of their families.
PART 1
Introduction to the tale about PART 2
two Babylonian lovers- They decided to elope. And
Pyramus and Thisbe . But they planned to meet at the tomb of
are fobidden to get married Ninus under a mulberry tree.
because of their families.
PART 3
Thisbe arrived first but saw a
lioness so she fleas out of fear.
Then Pyramus arrived and
thought thrisbe was killed by
the lioness.
PART 1
Introduction to the tale about PART 2
two Babylonian lovers- They decided to elope. And
Pyramus and Thisbe . But they planned to meet at the tomb of
are fobidden to get married Ninus under a mulberry tree.
because of their families.
PART 3 PART 4
Thisbe arrived first but saw a Pyramus kills himself. Then
lioness so she fleas out of fear. Thisbe returned and saw
Then Pyramus arrived and Pyramus dead under the
thought thrisbe was killed by mulberry tree. After mourning
the lioness. she kills herself aswell.
AFTER READING
WHAT WERE YOUR THOUGHTS
AFTER READING THE PIECE
As a group, we were saddened and disappointed by the ending of
the story since the couple was denied the opportunity to live
happily in each other's arms due to the opposition of their
respective families. However, we are in awe on how genuine and
selfless their love is for each
other and that they’re willing make
sacrifices just to see each other. It made us realize that true love
can conquer all hardships and that death cannot keep them
apart. Their wishes are granted at the end of the story: their
ashes are interred in the same urn. This story simply implies that
genuine and true love exist.
B. Did your previous perception of the
story changed?
Yes, we expected the story to be full of romance
and happiness, but it was instead full of tragedy and
heartbreak. This taught us a lesson that if you love
someone, you should not offer everything you have
since it would lead to disaster and death.
THANK YOU
FOR LISTENING
Don't hesitate to ask any questions!
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