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Prometheus Bound As Tragedy

Aeschylus’ tragedy, Prometheus Bound, is an interesting example of Aristotle’s tragedy because it encompasses a god’s own reversal leading to suffering brought upon his fellow gods. Prometheus Bound is the story of the god Prometheus and the events that follow after he disobeys the new ruler, Zeus, by granting gifts of survival, namely fire, to humankind. Catharsis is found in the play because the audience pities Prometheus for having to suffer for an act of kindness. Prometheus Bound combines hamartia with catharsis because of the intentions of the hero and its elements of Aristotle’s tragedy.
Prometheus’ hamartia is brought on because of his error in judgment by granting the gift of fire to the humans against Zeus’ will. Prometheus was a god that created mankind and, in order to ensure its survival, tried to protect them. His hamartia fits in Aristotle’s definition of tragedy because Prometheus is the perfect example of a god in ultimate happiness on Mount Olympus......


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