Themes (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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When was Prometheus Bound written, during which political period in Athens?
When was Prometheus Bound written, during which political period in Athens?
Height of Athenian democracy, 5th c. BCE
How is Zeus characterised in terms of his rule in the play?
How is Zeus characterised in terms of his rule in the play?
Newly established ruler, harsh brutality
What does Prometheus symbolise in the play?
What does Prometheus symbolise in the play?
Resistance against unjust authority
What specific physical torment does Prometheus endure daily?
What specific physical torment does Prometheus endure daily?
An eagle tears at his liver
How does Aeschylus portray suffering when endured for a greater cause?
How does Aeschylus portray suffering when endured for a greater cause?
Transformative and noble
Which gifts did Prometheus give to humanity to transform civilisation?
Which gifts did Prometheus give to humanity to transform civilisation?
Fire, medicine, agriculture, writing
How does Zeus prefer to keep humans according to the play?
How does Zeus prefer to keep humans according to the play?
Weak and dependent
What secret knowledge does Prometheus possess that gives him power?
What secret knowledge does Prometheus possess that gives him power?
A prophecy of Zeus's overthrow
What fundamental Greek belief about fate is expressed in the play?
What fundamental Greek belief about fate is expressed in the play?
Fate is stronger than Zeus
What motivated Prometheus's actions according to his argument?
What motivated Prometheus's actions according to his argument?
Compassion for humanity
How does Hephaestus respond to Prometheus's situation?
How does Hephaestus respond to Prometheus's situation?
Pities him but obeys Zeus
What do Prometheus's physical chains symbolise in the play?
What do Prometheus's physical chains symbolise in the play?
Isolation from gods and mortals
How does the play describe humans before Prometheus's gifts?
How does the play describe humans before Prometheus's gifts?
Like ants in sunless caves