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Pandora's Box is a famous Greek myth. Zeus, the king of the gods, was angry with humans. He created a beautiful woman named Pandora and gave her a special jar (which was later called a box). Zeus told Pandora never to open it. However, curious Pandora couldn't resist. One day, she opened the jar, and out flew all sorts of bad things like sadness, sickness, and trouble, which spread all over the world and made people unhappy. But at the very bottom of the jar, there was one last thing: Hope. Even though all the bad things escaped, Hope remained, which means even when things are difficult, there is always hope. The most important scene to show is Pandora opening the box and all the bad things coming out.

Talking About Pandora's Box

The Myth of Pandora's Box: A Study Guide

I. Quiz (Short Answer)

1. Who created Pandora and why? Zeus created Pandora because he was angry with humans. He intended for her to be a part of his plan to punish humanity.
2. What special item did Zeus give Pandora? Zeus gave Pandora a special jar, which is commonly referred to as a box in the popular retelling of the myth. He specifically instructed her not to open it.
3. What instruction did Zeus give Pandora regarding the jar? Zeus strictly commanded Pandora never to open the jar. This instruction was a crucial part of his plan and a test of her obedience.
4. What characteristic of Pandora led her to open the jar? Pandora's curiosity was the primary characteristic that compelled her to disregard Zeus's warning. She simply could not resist the temptation to look inside.
5. List three negative things that escaped from the jar when Pandora opened it. When Pandora opened the jar, "bad things like sadness, sickness, and trouble" escaped and spread throughout the world. These ills brought unhappiness to humanity.
6. What was the last thing remaining at the bottom of the jar? At the very bottom of the jar, after all the negative things had escaped, "Hope" remained. This single positive element was left behind.
7. What is the symbolic meaning of Hope remaining in the jar? The presence of Hope at the bottom of the jar symbolizes that even when faced with difficulties and misfortunes, there is always the possibility of a better future. It offers comfort amidst adversity.
8. According to the source, what is the "most important scene to show" from the myth? The most important scene to depict from this myth is "Pandora opening the box and all the bad things coming out." This moment represents the pivotal action and its immediate consequences.
9. What broader category of content does "Pandora's Box" fall under in this daily study guide? In the provided daily study guide, "Pandora's Box" is classified under the "동화" category, which translates to "fairy tale" or "folktale." This places it among other traditional stories.
10. Who is credited as the creator of the content (the excerpts) provided? The content of the excerpts, including the retelling of Pandora's Box, is stated to have been "제작한 것입니다," meaning it was "produced by Google AI Studio."

II. Answer Key

1. Zeus created Pandora because he was angry with humans and wanted to punish them.
2. Zeus gave Pandora a special jar (later called a box).
3. Zeus told Pandora never to open the jar.
4. Pandora's curiosity led her to open the jar.
5. Sadness, sickness, and trouble escaped from the jar.
6. Hope was the last thing remaining at the bottom of the jar.
7. Hope remaining in the jar means that even when things are difficult, there is always hope.
8. The most important scene to show is Pandora opening the box and all the bad things coming out.
9. The broader category is "동화" (fairy tale/folktale).
10. Google AI Studio is credited as the creator of the content.

III. Essay Format Questions

1. Analyze the role of Zeus in the myth of Pandora's Box. How does his anger and his creation of Pandora contribute to the central conflict and outcome of the story?
2. Discuss the significance of curiosity in the myth. How does Pandora's curiosity drive the narrative, and what are the immediate and long-term consequences of her actions?
3. Explore the symbolic meaning of "Hope" remaining in Pandora's Box. How does this single positive element mitigate the widespread suffering caused by the release of evils, and what message does it convey about the human condition?
4. Compare and contrast the immediate negative consequences of Pandora opening the box with the enduring presence of hope. How do these two aspects contribute to the myth's overall message about good and evil in the world?
5. Consider how this myth, as a "fairy tale" or "folktale," serves to explain or comment on aspects of human experience. What universal truths or cautionary lessons might it aim to convey to its audience?

IV. Glossary of Key Terms

• Zeus: The king of the gods in Greek mythology, known for his power and often his anger towards mortals. In this myth, he is the creator of Pandora.
• Pandora: The first woman created by Zeus, given a special jar (box) which she was forbidden to open. Her curiosity leads to the release of evils into the world.
• Jar/Box: The container given to Pandora by Zeus, which held all the misfortunes and one positive element. It is often referred to as a "box" in common retellings.
• Sadness: A state of unhappiness or sorrow, one of the negative things that escaped from Pandora's Box.
• Sickness: A state of ill health or disease, another evil released from the box.
• Trouble: Difficulties or problems, also among the misfortunes that escaped into the world.
• Hope: The feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen, the sole positive element that remained at the very bottom of Pandora's Box.
• Greek Myth: A traditional story from ancient Greece, often involving gods, heroes, and supernatural events, used to explain natural phenomena or cultural practices.
• Curiosity: A strong desire to know or learn something, the trait that compelled Pandora to open the forbidden jar.

( N.B. 위 콘텐츠는 Google AI Studio 로 제작한 것입니다 )