Narrative Elements in “Pyramus and Thisbe”, from Ovid’s Metamorphoses

Question 6 of 10 • SUM-2026-ENG-English 1B-CR

Which lines from Ovid’s "Pyramus and Thisbe" establish setting?

Answer

The house of Pyramus and that of Thisbestood side by side within the mighty city

Theirs did—indeed they wanted to be wed,but marriage was forbidden by their parents

They had no confidant—and so used signs:with these each lover read the other's mind:

Just so, one night, they wished each other well,and each delivered kisses to the wall—

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