Leda and the Swan Quotations
Quotes:
Explanation: This shows the sudden, violent attack by the swan."A sudden blow: the great wings beating still." (Octave)
"He holds her helpless breast upon his breast." (Octave)Explanation: Leda is helpless and trapped by the swan.
Explanation: Leda is too scared to fight the swan's power."How can those terrified vague fingers push
The feathered glory from her loosening thighs?" (Octave)
Explanation: The act will lead to the destruction of Troy."A shudder in the loins engenders there
The broken wall, the burning roof and tower." (Sestet)
Explanation: This asks if Leda gained any knowledge from Zeus before he dropped her."Did she put on his knowledge with his power
Before the indifferent beak could let her drop?" (Sestet)