Walking on water- This term is used in the bible when Jesus walks across water to show his oldest apostle, Peter, that anything is possible if you truly believe. The phrase is used as a metaphor in literature when referring to something that seems completely impossible. It is used to describe a miracle since the term “walking on water” is a phenomenon that was performed by Jesus.
2) Romeo and Juliet- Romeo and Juliet were characters in one of Shakespeare’s famous plays. They were very much in love, and they would have done anything to be with each other. They are used in literature to describe a love so passionate and so real. They are used to show a love that nothing can break apart just like the two of them with Juliet’s disapproving parents. …show more content…
Salome’s mother requested the head of John the Baptist on a platter for revenge. As a result, the phrase is used in literature when one wishes retaliation on someone, saying they want their head on a platter. This phrase ultimately means an act of revenge or punishment for one doing wrong.
5) Iago- Iago is a fictional character in Shakespeare’s Othello. He is the antagonist in the story, for he took Othello’s trust and betrayed it while still maintaining his reputation. He is perceived as manipulative and deceiving. Iago might be used in literature to refer to a scheming villain who is still seen as honest and as someone who can be trusted.
6) Aphrodite- Aphrodite was the Goddess of Love, Desire, and Beauty. She had a magical girdle that compelled everyone desire to her. She represented the things that bind people together. She still does that by representing beauty, passion, and love in literature and other works. She is referred to when one is describing a beauty so powerful that it is difficult to resist, and when one is describing a passionate …show more content…
No one could undo the knot - no matter what they tried to do. The knot symbolizes a difficult problem that is almost impossible to solve. It can be used in literature when describing a task that seems inconceivable unless bold, drastic measures are taken
9) The Flood- God decided to flood the Earth in the beginning of time due to the world becoming corrupt. The human race had turned evil, and God did not want this, so he flooded the Earth. The great flood can be used to symbolize starting over for the better. God did not like what the world had turned into, so he chose to start again. This can be used when one wishes to start over in their life, or to “have a clean slate”.
10) Hades- Hades was the lord of the underworld and the ruler of dead in Greek mythology. He was greedy and stern, but he was also fair. Hades is used in literature to describe someone who may seem bitter, but is reasonable at the same
2) Romeo and Juliet- Romeo and Juliet were characters in one of Shakespeare’s famous plays. They were very much in love, and they would have done anything to be with each other. They are used in literature to describe a love so passionate and so real. They are used to show a love that nothing can break apart just like the two of them with Juliet’s disapproving parents. …show more content…
Salome’s mother requested the head of John the Baptist on a platter for revenge. As a result, the phrase is used in literature when one wishes retaliation on someone, saying they want their head on a platter. This phrase ultimately means an act of revenge or punishment for one doing wrong.
5) Iago- Iago is a fictional character in Shakespeare’s Othello. He is the antagonist in the story, for he took Othello’s trust and betrayed it while still maintaining his reputation. He is perceived as manipulative and deceiving. Iago might be used in literature to refer to a scheming villain who is still seen as honest and as someone who can be trusted.
6) Aphrodite- Aphrodite was the Goddess of Love, Desire, and Beauty. She had a magical girdle that compelled everyone desire to her. She represented the things that bind people together. She still does that by representing beauty, passion, and love in literature and other works. She is referred to when one is describing a beauty so powerful that it is difficult to resist, and when one is describing a passionate …show more content…
No one could undo the knot - no matter what they tried to do. The knot symbolizes a difficult problem that is almost impossible to solve. It can be used in literature when describing a task that seems inconceivable unless bold, drastic measures are taken
9) The Flood- God decided to flood the Earth in the beginning of time due to the world becoming corrupt. The human race had turned evil, and God did not want this, so he flooded the Earth. The great flood can be used to symbolize starting over for the better. God did not like what the world had turned into, so he chose to start again. This can be used when one wishes to start over in their life, or to “have a clean slate”.
10) Hades- Hades was the lord of the underworld and the ruler of dead in Greek mythology. He was greedy and stern, but he was also fair. Hades is used in literature to describe someone who may seem bitter, but is reasonable at the same