what was the ekphrasis about in daphnis and chloe? What are the key themes? What is Eros in relation to the story?

The main theme of the story is the intervention of state and society into matters of love. Should the state have any say in the relationships of people?

Eros is the agent (god) that leads the two young people in their search for love. He takes them from complete ignorance of what love truly is and enlightens them

As far as the ekphrasis, follow the link below. The article should help you formulate an answer.

http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/4347982?uid=2129&uid=2&uid=70&uid=4&sid=21102082301981

thanks again!