Prometheus Unbound (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Percy Bysshe Shelley
- First Published: 1820
- Type of Work: Play
- Type of Plot: Allegory
- Time of Work: Remote antiquity
- Setting: Asia
- Genres: Poetry, Closet drama
- Subjects: Mythology or myths, Nineteenth century, Human race, Asia or Asians, Gods or goddesses, Heroes or heroism, Fire, Greek or Roman times, Romanticism
- Locales: Caucasus
Characters Discussed
Prometheus (proh-MEE-thee- uhs), a Titan punished by Jupiter for having befriended humankind. He is chained to a rocky cliff for three thousand years while eagles tear at his heart, but he will not repudiate the curse he has pronounced on Jupiter. Aided by spirits and gods, Prometheus finally is unbound. His freedom heralds an age of sweetness and light for humankind.
Jupiter (JEW-pih-tur), the chief of the gods, who has had Prometheus bound to the cliff. As Prometheus is released, Jupiter loses his power and falls, impotent, into darkness.
...[The entire page is 527 words long]
Join eNotes
Over 3,500 study guides, question and answer forums, literature criticism, reference content, and much more!
Navigate
See Also
