Would I be happy if I were with the one I love yet I know that others' lives will be at stake?
I would love to go to Troy, knowing that Paris and I will be together. However, if it will just bring sorrow and destruction to the Trojans, I would choose not. Their lives are more important than mine. And even if it is painful not to be with Paris whom I love so much, I will endure the consequences in order not to risk the lives of other people. Thinking that the innocent children and their parents would die because of me is more painful. I need not be with Paris to show how much I love him. It is enough that the gods know that he is the only man I have ever loved and will ever love.
I am a cursed woman and loving me has a lot of consequences. I cause death, misery and destruction to people's lives. And because of these, I must be the one to take responsibility of the problems I would cause. I love Paris - that would not change. Still, I know that it is the gods' will to let me marry Menelaus. As his wife, it is my duty to serve and support him. I know that it is not easy. But sooner or later, I will become a good wife and queen.
I believe that the gods did this on purpose to teach me how to value lives and not be selfish. There is always a reason for everything.
Paris, I know that it is painful to both of us - not to be together. But, if being with you would just cause so much trouble and death, I would choose not, because I know I will never be happy. Paris, with all my heart, I love you and forever I will.
You have really poured out all of your emotions as Helen. You made her exist. Great piece!
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