解放了的普罗米修斯ppt课件

1、1Prometheus Unbound2Shelley s greatest achievement is his four - act poetic drama , Prometheus unbound .The play is an exultant work in praise of humankind s potential , and Shelley himself recognized it as “ the most perfect of my products . ”General Introduction3Prometheus Unbound was created in t

2、he 1819, in Italy. It drew the material from ancient Greek and Rome mythology. 4Prometheus was the son of Iapetus and Clymene. He had ever helped Jupiter(Zeus) to be the God. However, Zeus broke his promise and wanted to destroyed human being. Therefore , he stole fire from heaven and taught men how

3、 to use it. For thus he was punished by Jupiter, the supreme god, who chained him to a rock . After experiencing a lot of struggles, Zeus was defeated and Prometheus was unbound. 5Character ImagePrometheus was a hero. In order to help human being and the whole world, he fought against Jupiter and fi

4、rmly refuse to surrender, although he had to suffer a sea of pains and difficulties. He was brave and he also was the symbol of defender of human being. Justice was the power and foundation of courage for Prometheus to stole fire and gave it to mortals.And he also indicated that justice would prevai

5、l over evil.6Prometheus also was distinguished for the character of persistence and tolerance. Jupiter tortured him for being bound at a stone, whose liver was eaten by an eagle day and night. But he never gave up. 7In this work, Shelley expressed the opposition to despotism and tyranny. Whats more,

6、 he showed his political idea that praising the resisting struggle and looking forward a free and equal society. The ThemeThrough the characterization of Prometheus, Shelley praised various noble qualities such as mans shaping intellect, mans heroic endurance, mans defiance against tyranny and mans

7、love of human beings.2021-11-18In this long verse drama, Shelley also praised the collective spirit. Prometheuss victory resulted from not only his own noble qualities, but also his great allies in the world he is supported by Mother Earth who gives him strength to endure all the sufferings and send

8、s the spirits of heroes and martyrs to cheer him; His bride Asia, the spirit of love and goodness, “life of life,” awaits him in the distance and thus inspires him with a firm confidence in the final triumph of his just cause. Various spirits of Hope and Faith hover around him. All these give him co

9、urage and strength to endure the sufferings.9In this inspiring work, Shelley also showed his noble belief in the scared right of the individual, in the transforming power of love and in the possibility of creating a better world than they knew.10Conclusion At that time, it encouraged people to fight for freedom, equality and happiness. Victory would come one day. And for us, We should not disappoint regardless of any difficulties and setback we m