Pygmalion and Galatea--Angela Maske

The story of Pygmalion begins with a sentiment that I, and surely many other girls my age, can relate to--utter disgust with the opposite sex. Unlike most modern day teenagers, however, Pygmalion responded to his revulsion by resolving to avoid women at all costs. He focused his energy instead on his work, and soon created a magnificent female statue, which he called Galatea. She became more and more stunning as Pygmalion continued to refine her features, and he soon found himself falling in love with the sculpture as if it were a real woman. He showered his beloved Galatea with gifts and affection. Naturally, the goddess Aphrodite, upon observing Pygmalion's touching passion, sympathized with him, and brought the sculpture to life. The legacy of the love of Pygmalion and Galatea went on to span generations.

There are a lot of fictional characters that I would love to bring to life. One of those is Neal Caffrey, from the USA show White Collar. An ex-con working for the FBI, Neal is a brilliant strategist, astute art historian, and talented painter (even though he uses most of his skills to create high quality forgeries). Not to mention that he is sculpted...not quite like Galatea, though. Despite his past transgressions and occasional slip-ups, Neal provides a striking ethical balance in a world that seems to otherwise disregard morals. And though his life essentially revolves around temptation, Neal is able to satiate his previous greed for wealth and adventure (for the most part) with the virtues of justice and security...even if he doesn't like to admit it. 

"The Myth of Pygmalion and Galatea." Greek Myths Greek Mythology. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Oct. 2014.

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