What does the following hyperbole from Orpheus and Eurydice accomplish?
How could he live without his wife, the other half of his soul?
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The hyperbole in this line from Orpheus and Eurydice emphasizes the deep love and connection between Orpheus and Eurydice. It conveys the idea that they are so close and connected that they are almost one soul, and that Orpheus cannot imagine life without her.
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