Warning: This article contains spoilers for Netflix's Kaos.
By making Riddy unhappy in the relationship and ready to leave Netflix's Orpheus Chaos It makes the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice tragic and moving in a completely different way. Chaos combines numerous Greek mythsIncluding the relationships of the Minotaur, Cayenne, Dionysus, Hades and Persephone, the affairs of Zeus, the relationships of Ariadne, Orpheus and Eurydice. Eurydice and Orpheus, characters from classical mythology Chaosis the center of the plot.
Eurydice, also called Riddi, is one of the people prophesied by Zeus Chaos. However, the show makes a significant deviation when it comes to Riddy's characterization, redefining what is considered one of the most tragic romances ever. Rather than be happily in love, Eurydice wants to leave Orpheus at the moment of his death. He has lost his love for her. This has significant implications for the characters and the plot Chaos.
Riddy feels the pressure of being Muse
Orpheus idolizes Riddy, even though it bothers him
Based on the interaction between Orpheus and Riddi Chaos episode 1, no wonder she wants to leave him. Even though Orpheus says he loves Riddy, his behavior towards her is within him Chaos more like idolization, objectification, and possession. He talks about her only in terms of how she will benefit him. Orpheus cares about his participation in his song, poster and music career. Riddy doesn't like the public attention he's getting, but he doesn't care.
Although she expresses her discomfort with the public spotlight and asks him to love her more quietly, Orpheus refuses to respect her boundaries and wishes. He even goes on to give a speech on stage about how much he loves her, saying:
“As an argument, I'm starting something brand new. This is for the man who completes me. Saves me time and time again. He hates it when I say it, but it's true. He's in here somewhere. Riddy! I love you. with all my heart.”
The speech may have seemed sweet and romantic to some viewers as it paid homage to the obvious declarations of love. But looking at it from Riddy's point of view, she confesses her love for him on stage, even though her boyfriend says she's worried about him. He only talks about how it benefits him – to complete and save him. Orpheus even calls her by name in front of everyone. Chaos It's not the first time he's been put on the podium, and he seems to be feeling the pressure.
Riddy's Relationship With Orpheus Strangles
The relationship weakened Riddy's personality
On his own, Riddy becomes more lively, lively and vocal about his thoughts.
In ChaosRiddy's idolization by Orpheus contributes to the second reason he wants to leave – he lost himself while in the relationship. When interacting with Orpheus, Riddy's personality and self-expression fades. He is under great pressure to be what Orpheus wants him to be. This is in stark contrast to his behavior after his death. On his own, Riddy becomes more lively, lively and vocal about his thoughts. He is also around Caeneus in this way, suggesting that the problem is in his relationship with Orpheus.
Riddy's Willingness to Leave Isn't the Only Change Kaos Made to Greek Myth
Kaos transforms the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice
while Chaos Getting many parts of Greek mythology right, the show twists the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice in several different ways. In addition to giving Riddy a voice in her story, this interpretation of the myth reveals how unhappy the woman is in the relationship. But this is not the only change to the classic myth. Rather than die from a mushroom bite, Riddy gets hit by a busalthough the truck was for a company called Serpent Solutions – an easter egg for fans of Greek mythology.
Furthermore, Riddy has no desire to be saved from the underworld, especially not by Orpheus. She is very angry that he took her coin and kept her locked up there, which only makes her want to leave him. She prefers to stay with Caeneus in the afterlife. The only reason he travels back is because Medusa forced him to leave in order to fulfill the prophecy.
The last and most important change in the story is fact Riddy actually takes him back to the land of the living. In the myth, she and Orpheus can only return if he leads, she follows, and he does not turn to look at her. Unfortunately, Orpheus turns his back on her at the last moment, causing her to return to the underworld forever. In Chaoshe escapes from the Underworld without permission from Hell and becomes a prophet after returning to the land of the living. Only time will tell how this will look for the woman.