Summary (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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How does Prometheus Bound create dramatic tension despite the protagonist being chained throughout?
How does Prometheus Bound create dramatic tension despite the protagonist being chained throughout?
Through dialogue & a series of visitors
Who physically chains Prometheus to the rock in the prologue?
Who physically chains Prometheus to the rock in the prologue?
Hephaestus
What is Hephaestus's attitude toward chaining Prometheus?
What is Hephaestus's attitude toward chaining Prometheus?
Reluctant with moral discomfort
Who are the Chorus in Prometheus Bound?
Who are the Chorus in Prometheus Bound?
Oceanids (sea nymphs)
What gifts did Prometheus give to humanity that led to his punishment?
What gifts did Prometheus give to humanity that led to his punishment?
Fire, agriculture, medicine & crafts
What advice does Oceanus give Prometheus?
What advice does Oceanus give Prometheus?
To yield to Zeus & compromise
What has happened to Io?
What has happened to Io?
She's been transformed into a cow
What does Prometheus's secret prophecy concern?
What does Prometheus's secret prophecy concern?
A marriage producing a son > Zeus
What eternal punishment does Zeus threaten through Hermes?
What eternal punishment does Zeus threaten through Hermes?
An eagle eating his regenerating liver
Who arrives as Zeus's messenger to demand Prometheus reveal the prophecy?
Who arrives as Zeus's messenger to demand Prometheus reveal the prophecy?
Hermes
Which character represents 'blind loyalty to power' in response to Zeus's authority?
Which character represents 'blind loyalty to power' in response to Zeus's authority?
Kratos
Who will eventually free Prometheus according to the prophecy mentioned in the play?
Who will eventually free Prometheus according to the prophecy mentioned in the play?
Heracles