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But what is the meaning of the tale of Eros and Psyche? The story of Cupid and Psyche appears to harbour some deeper significance: after all, it is about the soul (Psyche) joining with love (Eros) but only on the condition that the soul does not see love face-to-face.
But it did not cure me; the real cure for my disease lies where Cupid got his new fire: my mistress's eyes. What's he saying? This sonnet and the one that follows tell a similar tale - that of Cupid, the bringer of love, whose instrument of passion once was stolen by one of Diana's nymphs.
Cupid laid by his brand, and fell asleep: A maid of Dian's this advantage found, And his love-kindling fire did quickly steep. In a cold valley-fountain of that ground; Which borrow'd from this holy fire of Love. A dateless lively heat, still to endure,
Mythology Summary and Analysis of Cupid and Psyche. A stunningly beautiful girl, Psyche, is born after two older sisters. People throughout the land worship her beauty so deeply that they forget about the goddess Venus. Venus becomes angry that her temples are falling to ruin, so she plots to ruin Psyche.
‘Sonnet 154,’ also known as ‘The little Love-god lying once asleep,’ describes how impossible it is for the speaker to rid himself of his love. There’s nothing he can do to stop loving the Dark Lady.
Cupid, unseen, tells her to make herself comfortable, and she is allowed to enjoy herself at a feast, with an invisible lyre. There she lays with Cupid and soon becomes pregnant. As this is Greek mythology, and there is no such thing as a happy ending in Greek mythology, things escalate.
Shakespeare Sonnet 153 Analysis: Cupid laid by his brand and fell asleep. This is a short summary of Shakespeare sonnet 153. Continue reading for complete analysis and meaning in the modern text. For the complete list of 154 sonnets, check the collection of Shakespeare Sonnets with analysis.
