Pyramus is a character from the ancient Roman play "Pyramus and Thisbe," attributed to Ovid. He is depicted as a young and passionate lover, deeply devoted to his beloved Thisbe. The story highlights his impulsive nature, as his love leads him to a tragic misunderstanding, showcasing themes of fate and the consequences of miscommunication. Ultimately, Pyramus embodies the archetype of the ill-fated romantic hero, whose love drives him to despair.
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Thisbe
The characters are:Pyramus: Handsome youth of Babylon who falls in love with his neighbor, Thisbe.Thisbe: Beautiful young girl of Babylon who returns Pyramus' love.Parents of Pyramus and Thisbe: They oppose a relationship between Pyramus and Thisbe for reasons not explained in the story. The parents play no active role in the story.
Pyramus believes Thisbe has been killed by a lion because he finds her tattered garment at their meeting place.
Pyramus and Thisbe die due to a tragic misunderstanding. Believing that Thisbe has been killed by a lion, Pyramus takes his own life in despair. When Thisbe returns and finds him dead, she also takes her life, using the same sword. Their deaths symbolize the consequences of miscommunication and the intensity of their love.
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The story of Pyramus and Thisbe was told by Ovid.
Thisbe
The character interested in Pyramus and Thisbe is Pyramus himself. He is a young man who falls in love with Thisbe and their tragic story is a part of Roman mythology as told in Ovid's Metamorphoses.
The cast of Thisbe and Pyramus - 2005 includes: Billy Sharff
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle died on 1893-04-04.
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle was born on 1806-10-28.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle died on 1841-09-09.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle was born on 1778-02-04.
The wife of Pyramus
Thisbe
The characters are:Pyramus: Handsome youth of Babylon who falls in love with his neighbor, Thisbe.Thisbe: Beautiful young girl of Babylon who returns Pyramus' love.Parents of Pyramus and Thisbe: They oppose a relationship between Pyramus and Thisbe for reasons not explained in the story. The parents play no active role in the story.