Alcestis does not make light of her sacrifice: she enjoyed her life and values it; she wishes one of the old people had died instead; she is very earnest that Admetus shall not marry again, chiefly for the children's sake, but possibly also from some little shadow of jealousy. The allegations go back almost three decades, according to the Times, but why do women often wait to speak out about sexual assault? ADMETUS Can I touch, speak to her, as my living wife? Alcestis, ... At such times you can withdraw into a mood, and may not even speak to others. Euripides' 'Alcestis' presents the ultimate sacrifice, and in so doing, describes what true love is. Alcestis Ah, do not so afflict your faithful wife! HERACLES Yes-but I do not wonder at your mistrust. So why address them? It’s hard to know what to make of Admetus. Why am I not now a part of your happiness, of your sufferings? to be content with a slave’s meal even though I am a god. She is the heroine of the eponymous play by the dramatist Euripides (c. 484–406 bce). LEADER Euripides’ Alcestis Translated by R. Potter. She is the heroine of the eponymous play by the dramatist Euripides ( c. 484–406 bce ). And now farewell. Watch Queue Queue. Admetus But why then are you so troubled? If he had died, he would be nothing now; and, having escaped, he suffers an agony he will never forget. She cannot speak for three days after which she will be purified and fully restored to life. All names are not equal. Alcestis, Euripides That quote sums up the mystery that is within The Silent Patient by Michaelides. Thanatos rejects his pleas, warning the god not to transgress against eternal judgment or the will of the Fates. We do not share or give this information to anyone. ... We would, she says, call out all of the military to resolve this problem, it is so dire, so why do we not do that for autism? Alcestis, in Greek legend, the beautiful daughter of Pelias, king of Iolcos. Admetus lifts the woman's veil and finds it is Alcestis returned from the dead. Alcestis willingly sacrifices her life for her husband, Admetus, dying in his place when no one else will. Thank you for your instructive commentaries on Bible.org, Yours sincerely, ***** mechanical ending of the folktale? Alcestis, ... At such times you can withdraw into a mood, and may not even speak to others. You are a thoughtful, analytical person, and you know your own mind, even though you may not speak it. Why am I not now a part of your happiness, of your sufferings? Alcestis is the heroine of a Greek myth.