Eucharis

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• In Greek mythology, Eucharis is often depicted as a figure of beauty and grace.

• Pressed against the bare shoulder of Telemachus, Eucharis's Greek-like profile is clean and pure.

  Academic text (2000)

• Could it be that he wishes to tear himself from the arms of Eucharis? But could he do so, held back as he is?

  Academic text (2000)

• At first glance, it seems as if the young hero is not struggling either with Eucharis or with himself.

  Academic text (2000)

• Virtuous and austere men, look at this painting; look at Eucharis.

  Academic text (2000)

• From David's own time forward, and rightly so, Eucharis has been viewed as one of the artist's most exquisite female figures.

  Academic text (2000)

• The subject of Telemachus and Eucharis, as all of David's history paintings dealing with amorous themes, is frequently designated as "mythological."

  Academic text (2000)

• Much like the earlier work, Telemachus and Eucharis offers certain distractions for the viewer that, while pleasurable, implicate him or her in a process of growing awareness.

  Academic text (2000)

• Considered in relation to the rest of the novel, David's choice of the scene of Telemachus's farewell to Eucharis recognizes the pivotal importance of Telemachus's irrational, physical desire for Eucharis as a catalytic experience of his own humanity.

  Academic text (2000)

• The character named Eucharis in the novel symbolizes loyalty and compassion.

Synonyms

P

Philomela

vsEucharis

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A female name used in literature and myth

is less tied to a specific myth and appears in history and literature

E

Euphrasia

vsEucharis

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A woman's first name

is a Greek-origin female name used in literature or history rather than everyday naming

Surface Forms

Etymology