Summary (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Flashcards
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Staging technique in Prometheus Bound
Staging technique in Prometheus Bound
Static hero; tension via dialogue & visitors
Kratos represents
Kratos represents
Power
Bia represents
Bia represents
Force
Hephaestus's role
Hephaestus's role
God of fire & metalworking; chains Prometheus
Who are the Oceanids?
Who are the Oceanids?
Sea nymphs (the Chorus)
Prometheus's gifts to humanity
Prometheus's gifts to humanity
Fire, agriculture, medicine, crafts
Io's transformation
Io's transformation
Mortal woman into cow-like creature
Who will eventually free Prometheus?
Who will eventually free Prometheus?
Heracles
Secret prophecy content
Secret prophecy content
Marriage will produce son stronger than Zeus
Zeus's eternal punishment for Prometheus
Zeus's eternal punishment for Prometheus
Eagle eats liver daily; regenerates nightly
Hermes's role
Hermes's role
Zeus's messenger
Central theme: Prometheus vs Zeus
Central theme: Prometheus vs Zeus
Tyranny versus resistance