Becoming Jealous

We find jealousy in almost every place in earth, every human being has this feeling, and it is one that is very bad. People who are jealous are ones that think that one person is taking the spotlight off of them. “That mortal was Arachne, a maiden who had attained such skill in the arts of weaving and embroidery that the nymphs themselves would leave their groves and fountains to come and gaze upon her work. It was not only beautiful when it was done, but beautiful also in the doing.” This shows how beautiful this person does and the perfectionism of her work. Any person who is also beautiful and perfect wouldn’t be jealous of her, but in this case Minerva is. “Let Minerva try her skill with mine,” said she; “if beaten I will pay the penalty.” Minerva heard this and was displeased.” This shows how any person can become jealous.

Jealousy can lead a person to do things they don’t want to, even do things that will hurt others. This happens because they want all the attention on them, all the glory for them. They are usually selfish people who have a very big ego. They don’t want competition so who ever challenge them must fall. “Minerva could not forbear to admire, yet felt indignant at the insult. She struck the web with her shuttle and rent it in pieces; she then touched the forehead of Arachne and made her feel her guilt and shame. She could not endure it and went and hanged herself.” This demonstrates how jealousy will turn us into people we don’t want to be. Or do you want to be like that.