Caitlyn Lazzarini. Mr. Rauch. English H Block 1. 10 May,

Caitlyn Lazzarini. Mr. Rauch. English H Block 1. 10 May,

Caitlyn Lazzarini

Mr. Rauch

English H Block 1

10 May, 2017

God of healing While caring for others is an admirable trait, it can be associated with aggressiveness, leading to vindictiveness. When caring for someone, a psychological protective barrier is put up for the person being cared for and when an interference occurs, conflict occurs. Also, when facing competition, a protective barrier will be put up in order to make the person feel in control. Similarly, the Greek god Apollo is strongly admired for being caring and handsome while also being known for failed relationships and vengefulness. He is the god of music, truth and prophecy, healing, the sun and light, plague, poetry, and more. Apollo is the twin brother of the goddess of ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...Apollo did what he asked and transformed him into a tree and the sap on its trunk forms droplets, like tears. In a similar contradiction, Artemis and Apollo are considered divinities of healing, yet when it comes to inflicting pain or harm on a person, they have no problem doing so.

As someone who suffers from extreme jealousy, Apollo demonstrates the archetypal masculine characteristics of love and obsessiveness. When in a relationship, it is easy for one of the two partners to become obsessed in trying to win the heart of their loved one or when trying to make the other person loves them back. According to The Health and Wellness Resource Center, "Suspicion and mistrust may make you feel that you have to constantly guard your romantic partner to make sure he or she does not run off with someone else" (Sheingold). Sheingold explains how when an obsessive partner tries to make the other love them, they constantly guard them to make sure that they are in line and following their rules. These traits can turn controlling. Similarly, Apollo always feels the need to be in control and he constantly tries to force his attempted romantic partner to love him. When his attempted lover would not love him back, he would ruin their lives. For example, a priestess named Cassandra notices Apollo at his temple and was instantly attracted to his beauty. She gives him a small smirk and he is also very delighted. Apollo makes a deal with Cassandra, if

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