Don Carlos Binamira

10- Blsd. Stanislaus Kubista

The judgement of Paris

Synopsis:

THE JUDGEMENT OF PARIS was a contest between the three most beautiful
goddesses of Olympus--Aphrodite, Hera and Athena--for the prize of a golden apple
addressed "To the Fairest."

Theme:
Theme of Beauty and judgement

Value taken upon knowing the characters:

Helen:

Paris:

Learnings:

To not be easily bribed, to always know the consequences of your actions.

 The Trojan War

Synopsis:

The war between the Greeks and the people of Troy . The strife began after
the Trojan prince Paris abducted Helen , wife of Menelaus of Sparta. When Menelaus
demanded her return, the Trojans refused. Menelaus then persuaded his brother
Agamemnon to lead an army against Troy.

Theme:
Cruelty of war, Hatred and, Anger.

Value taken upon knowing the characters:

Achilles:

Hector:

Learnings:

That war is always bad and cruel.

 Odyssey

Synopsis:

The Odyssey is Homer's epic of Odysseus' 10-year struggle to return home after the
Trojan War. While Odysseus battles mystical creatures and faces the wrath of the gods,
his wife Penelope and his son Telemachus stave off suitors vying for Penelope's hand
and Ithaca's throne long enough for Odysseus to return.

Theme:
hospitality, loyalty, and vengeance.

Value taken upon knowing the characters:

Odysseus:

Telemachus:

Learnings:

To never lose hope and to try your best to get what you want. No matter the
circumstance.