Sisyphus Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Setting
Corinth, Tartarus Ephyra (aka Corinth)Most of Sisyphus's evil deeds take place in a town called Ephyra. Some say that Sisyphus founded this ancient city that became the city-state of Corinth, which...
Context
Sisyphus was a super crafty dude who made the headlines of classical literature by outsmarting Death and for paying big time for his shenanigans. More than anything else, people probably associate...
The Hero's Journey
The Hero's Journey is a framework that scholar Joseph Campbell came up with that many myths and stories follow. Many storytellers and story-readers find it a useful way to look at tale. (That's act...