How Francisco Goya uses Mythology as Symbolism for Personal Struggle in the Altropos Painting

Which sister is depicted by Goya holding a newborn baby instead of her usual tool?

• Clotho

• Lachesis

• Atropos

• Goya

What is the role of Lachesis in the myth of the Sisters of Fate?

• She holds a newborn baby.

• She inspects the thread of life.

• She spins the thread of life.

• She cuts the thread of life.

What does Atropos carry in Goya's depiction?

• A looking glass

• A spinning tool

• Scissors

• A newborn baby

Who might the fourth figure in Goya's painting represent?

• A mythical creature

• A historical figure

• Goya himself

• A random man

What personal tragedy in Goya's life is reflected in his depiction of the Sisters of Fate?

• Loss of his wife

• Loss of his wealth

• Loss of his children

• Loss of his parents