... of themes using art as its telescope to explore the microcosm of human suffering and loss. As its title suggests, it transforms the reader's perception, giving art a much more profound meaning. "Arachne's distinction lay not in her birth or the place she hailed from but solely in her art" (Ovid 6.7-8). Arachne was a young ... " (6.80-83). Through her art, Minerva is trying to convey a message of fear to her opposition. Arachne had a completely different message to send through her art. She created a flawless portrait of the gods raping and deceiving humans. Arachne's tapestry betrayed the...

• Word Count: 1018
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School