Forbidden Love In Ovid's Metamorphoses
In Ovid’s Metamorphoses, he often used the theme of forbidden or impossible love to bring forth a physical change in his characters. The love could have been blocked by a physical hindrance, patriarchal denial, or familial ties. When the character or characters try to kindle their love, a metamorphosis takes place.
“Pyramus and Thisbe” is the tale of two lovers who have been neighbors since childhood. In lines 59 and 60 of book IV, Ovid writes, “notitiam primosque gradus vicinia fecit,
tempore crevit amor;” The love between the two was sparked by their vicinity as children. However, their parents forbade this love. “sed vetuere patres” (line 61). However, even their parents could not keep this love at bay. Pyramus and Thisbe found a way
“Pyramus and Thisbe” is the tale of two lovers who have been neighbors since childhood. In lines 59 and 60 of book IV, Ovid writes, “notitiam primosque gradus vicinia fecit,
tempore crevit amor;” The love between the two was sparked by their vicinity as children. However, their parents forbade this love. “sed vetuere patres” (line 61). However, even their parents could not keep this love at bay. Pyramus and Thisbe found a way