Autobiography of Red Quiz

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Why does Geryon think that Herakles' dream about the yellow bird mean that Herakles doesn't really know him? (from Section 8)

Geryon sees himself in terms of red: if Herakles really knew him, he thinks, the bird would be red as well.

Geryon sees himself in terms of red: if Herakles really knew him, he thinks, Herakles would have dreamed of something red, like a tomato.

Geryon sees himself in terms of being a monster: if Herakles really knew him, he thinks, the bird would be red as well.

Geryon sees himself as being in love with Herakles: if Herakles really knew him, he thinks, he (Herakles) would have dreamed about loving him back.

When Geryon's mother comments that he is not weak, there are echoes of which previously discussed aspects of his personality and/or experiences, and why? (from Section 5)

The reference to his mother in the previous suggestion: they all suggest that Geryon has no identity of his own, and relies on his mother to define him.

The references to "each" and "inside" in the previous section: they all suggest strength in individuality.

The references to "each" and "inside" in the previous section: they all suggest that Geryon is always going to be a victim.

The references to his mother in the previous section: they all suggest that she is telling him lies to manipulate him.

Which is the correct pairing, in terms of the individual that Geryon encounters in this section and what it is about his life that that individual causes him to re-examine? (from Section 10)

Lazer and sexuality.

The female tango dancer and relationships

The female tango dancer and guilt.

Yellowbeard and relationships.

At the moment Herakles refers to the theme of imprisonment in Geryon's artwork, Geryon remembers his dog licking an ice cream cone. What is the likely metaphoric meaning of this memory? (from Section 7)

It is a revelatory one: for Geryon, the image of the ice cream cone represents longings for a sexual relationship with his mother.

It is a revelatory one: for Geryon, the image of the ice cream cone represents the sort of destruction he fears is coming from Herakles.

It is an ironic one: for Geryon, the image of the dog represents freedom and joy.

It is an ironic one: for Geryon, the image of the dog represents friendship living forever.

What is significant about the reference to Lava Man having joined a circus? (from Section 7)

There is the implied suggestion that Geryon, someone as full of feeling as Lava Man, might become perceived as a freak by the public.

There is the implied suggestion that Geryon, someone as passionate about living as Lava Man, might find a place where he can live his life fully.

There is the implied suggestion that Geryon, someone as unique as Lava Man, might also end up on display in a circus.

There is the implied suggestion that Geryon, someone as happy as Lava Man, might also end up on display in a circus.