The Gaze of Orpheus The Gaze of Orpheus The Gaze of Orpheus is derived from the antiquarian Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Following his descent into the Underworld Orpheus disobeys Hades’ and Persephone’s condition for release of his wife Eurydice. "To you this tale refers, Who seek to lead your mind Into the upper day; For he who overcome should turn back his gaze Towards the Tartarean cave, Whatever excellence he takes with him He loses when he looks on those below." [ “Boethius, Consolation of Philosophy 3.52] The Gaze of Orpheus has since been evaluated by many a philosopher and literary critic.
Orpheus (Angel) work," he said. "My girl is here... really all I want to do is run over and give her a hug." Terrence points out in the donut shop scene with Angel and Faith that, "The gunman here is actually Eliza's brother Nate." Charisma Carpenter is genuinely pregnant in this episode, and has been since Cordelia's return from the "higher plane". The title refers to the Greek myth of Orpheus. A legendary musician, Orpheus followed his dead wife into the Underworld to beg for her return. Asked how prison has changed the angry, aggressive Faith, Eliza Dushku says, "How would prison