Question

passage 1:
from metamorphoses
by ovid

meanwhile, with wondrous art he pygmalion successfully carves a figure out of snowy ivory, giving it a beauty more perfect than that of any woman ever born. and with his own work he falls in love. the face is that of a real maiden, whom you would think living and desirous of being moved, if modesty did not prevent. so does his art conceal his art. pygmalion looks in admiration and is inflamed with love for this semblance of a form. often he lifts his hands to the work to try whether it be flesh or

part a
select two universal themes that are developed in passage 1.

• the fear of the unknown
• the need for redemption
• the power of art and creativity
• the intensity of human emotions

Explanation:

1. The passage describes Pygmalion using "wondrous art" to carve an ivory figure so perfect it seems real, which directly develops the theme of the power of art and creativity.
2. It also details how Pygmalion "falls in love" with his creation, is "inflamed with love", and is overcome with admiration, which highlights the intensity of human emotions.

The other two themes (fear of the unknown, need for redemption) are not present in the provided text.

Answer:

• the power of art and creativity
• the intensity of human emotions