Literary Techniques (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Flashcards
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Unity of place in Prometheus Bound
Unity of place in Prometheus Bound
All events occur at the rock where Prometheus is bound
Static staging technique
Static staging technique
Prometheus remains chained; tension from dialogue not action
Fire symbolism in the play
Fire symbolism in the play
Knowledge, progress, and civilisation
Chains and bonds symbolism
Chains and bonds symbolism
Oppression & punishment, but also endurance & free spirit
Io's gadfly symbolism
Io's gadfly symbolism
Divine cruelty and torment of innocence
Divine irony in the play
Divine irony in the play
Zeus depends on Prometheus's secret knowledge of his downfall
How does the drama unfold?
How does the drama unfold?
Through extended speeches rather than action
Chorus of Oceanids function
Chorus of Oceanids function
Express pity & compassion; guide audience emotional response
Kratos and Bia represent
Kratos and Bia represent
Power and Force; Zeus's brute authority
Hephaestus's conflict
Hephaestus's conflict
Torn between pity for Prometheus and obedience to Zeus
Hermes symbolises
Hermes symbolises
Arrogant messenger; oppressive enforcement of Zeus's rule
Effect of Prometheus's prophetic knowledge
Effect of Prometheus's prophetic knowledge
Creates dramatic suspense about Zeus's future downfall
What is deus ex machina in reverse?
What is deus ex machina in reverse?
Zeus's power as threat of punishment not rescue
Physical vs intellectual power irony
Physical vs intellectual power irony
Prometheus physically helpless but wields knowledge & moral power