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    Wednesday, April 22, 2009

    Percy Bysshe Shelley - Prometheus Unbound

    I had a hard time understanding this play. Part of the reason was because I was cramming it in before class started. In fact, this is probably the primary reason, but my incomprehension is also a result from the style of the play. I like Greek and Roman mythology, but I am mostly familiar with the romantic myths, which I would not categorize this one as. I do like, however, that Prometheus eventually comes to the conclusion that he wishes "no living thing to suffer pain". That's a pretty dramatic lesson for a god who is continuously tortured to learn.

    In order to find good quotes, I think I'd have to read the play again, which I am not willing to do at this time (and indeed, I may never feel willing to do so again).

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