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A 3 page analysis and review of Ted Hughes’ tale/poem
“Phaethon.” No additional sources cited.
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3 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RAtedpha.rtf
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legends or stories we are presented with individuals and circumstances that transcend centuries and generations. In Ted Hughes "Phaethon" we have a poem/story that offers us such a tale. The
following paper examines some of the elements within Hughes poem that speak of timeless issues. Phaethon Phaethon is a young man who, like many young men in legends
and reality, wishes to know of his father. His mother has insisted that he is the son of the sun and he is tired of people making fun of him,
telling him he is lying. Like many young men he needs to know of his father to help him in his own quest for identity. When he meets his father
his father wishes to appease him and offers him anything he may wish. Up until this point we see intriguing timeless issues that really make the story entertaining and one
that is easily understood. And, when Phaethon insists that what he wants is to ride the chariot of the sun we see that the son has made an unwise and
youthful choice. His father pleads with him to change his mind, trying to illustrate the dangers of the chariot, insisting that even the gods cannot control it. As most young
men would do, Phaethon does not listen. He is a youth and feels that he can take on anything in the world, or the heavens, and come out on top.
He is young, prideful, and impetuous. He does not heed his fathers warning, and his father, a man/god who is noble and honorable and keeps his word, allows his son
to take the risk. He tries to protect his son for the ride by whatever means possible, knowing what Phaethon does is dangerous. But, as a father he must remain
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