Who are Hades, Fates, Tantalus and Sisyphus?
Hades: the ruler of the Underworld. He is in love with Persephone (page 26 Orpheus speaking first line)
Fates: 3 women who decide people's futures, especially their death. They snip a thread when they want a person to die. (Page 25)
Tantalus: A creature from the underworld that is constantly thirsty.
Sisyphus: A creature from the underworld that sits on a rock constantly. (page 26, Narrator speaking first line)
How can Orpheus get Eurydice back?
Hades will let Eurydice walk (or glide) behind Orpheus, but Orpheus must not look back before he reaches sunlight.
"If you look at her before you reach the sunlight, she is ours. Forever." (Page 26 Hades speaking)
1. The first version is mostly literal. This happens and is followed by such. There is no need to further explain several aspects of the play.
2. The second version handles the characters' thoughts and emotions, but the play's clarity (physical expression) is not as good.
Which interpretation do you most agree with?
I agree with the first interpretation because it is much more likely to believe that the god of the Underworld has tricked you than to feel anxious to see someone.
Is this a love story? Why? Why not? If so, what kind of love does this seem to be?
Yes this is a love story because it is mainly focused and revolves around the idea of love. It is focused on Orpheus' love for Eurydice. This type of love seems to be Shakespearan love, a tragic but slightly unreal one.
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