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Prometheus Bound | Study Guide

Aeschylus

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Author

Aeschylus

First Performed

c. 463 BCE

Type

Play

Genre

Mythology, Tragedy

About the Title

As punishment for stealing fire for humankind, Zeus, king of the Olympian gods, has the Titan god Prometheus bound in shackles to a cliff in Scythia.

Diagrams

Prometheus Titan; gives fire to humans; knows a powerful secret Hephaestus Olympian god of fire and forge; forced to use his gifts Io Mortal woman; punished for being desired; turned into a cow Chorus Oceanids; sea nymphs; offer comfort, support, and advice Oceanus God of the oceans; doesn't like to cause trouble Zeus New king of the Olympian gods; no compassion; violent and punishing Strength Male lackey; uses brute force to carry out instructions Enemies Antagonizer Subject Tormentor Subject Thuggish underling Messenger Prophet Friends Friends Father Hermes Olympian messenger god; disdains rebelliousness
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This study guide and infographic for Aeschylus's Prometheus Bound offer summary and analysis on themes, symbols, and other literary devices found in the text. Explore Course Hero's library of literature materials, including documents and Q&A pairs.

Characters

Prometheus Zeus Chorus Hephaestus Hermes Io Oceanus

Symbols

Fire Chains Gadfly

Themes

Tyranny Knowledge versus Brute Force Compassion for Humanity
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