E4 The Myth of Prometheus (use w/ Frankenstein)

Which definition best matches the meaning of Prometheus' name?

• forgetful and easily confused

• loving and empathetic 

• ability to manipulative and deceive 

• ability to predict/ anticipate the future 

The Titans were ...

• the most ancient Greek gods.

• the gods of the underworld.

• a group of demons.

• a group of giants.

Zeus wanted the humans Prometheus had made:

• to progress.

• to worship the gods.

• to be independent.

• to make the world beautiful.

What job do the gods entrust the brothers to do?

• create all living things

• protect the gods of Mount Olympus

• teach humans to worship the gods

• destroy all living things

 

Prometheus stole fire:

• to defy Zeus and to defeat the gods

• to defy Zeus and to help humans

• to establish his power over both humans and gods

• to defy humans and trick Zeus

How did Prometheus change the life of mankind? 

*Write a complete responses that is detailed, thorough, specific, and thoughtful.  

As a punishment, Prometheus ...

• was chained to a rock and tortured by vultures.

• was sent to Tartarys.

• was stripped of his powers and forced to live among his creations.

• was eaten by birds.

Why did Mary Shelly compare Frankstein to Prometheus?

• Corrupting the natural order of things

• Prometheus created monsters

• She wanted to

Prometheus remains a symbol of our capacity to capture the

• POWER of IMAGINATION

• POWER of NATURE

• NATURES bounty

• POWER over the GODS