In the Prologue, Longus writes that the novel describes the events depicted in a painting. What is the effect of establishing the novel as a work of ekphrasis?

Gods and minor deities appear throughout Daphnis and Chloe. How significant is their role in the novel’s events? Is the status of the gods reflective of wider culture in ancient Greece? Support your answer with references to the text.

Sexual desire is a recurring theme in Daphnis and Chloe. How does Longus present male and female desire? What are the similarities and what are the differences?