Prometheus's Independence

"Bye mom!" I yell as I walk out the door on my way to school. My mom reminds

The council of anthem has rules for a reason, they’re made to support their plan, Prometheus will have rules but not the same ones as the council. Prometheus didn’t follow the rules the council had so why would he have the same rules that stopped him from getting where we he wanted to be. He wasn’t in the scholar system because those were the council’s rules. He couldn’t say anything about the tunnel and his invention of the light bulb. The way he made it was illegal and sinful, he knew it was but that didn’t stop him from doing what he believed in.

Prometheus is the son of Lapetus and Clymene. His dad is was a titian and his mother was an oceanid. He had three brothers named Epimetheus, Atlas, and Menoetuis. He was married to Hesione. His name come from the Greeks meaning “freight, forethought” He was also a God of Fire. When prometheus sided with Zeus, his job was to create man with water and earth, so he started creating people out of clay and other surrounding. When he started to create them, he became passionate about men.

Did Mary Shelley initially title her work about Victor Frankenstein and his creation The Modern Prometheus solely because of the glaring similarities between their stories? That is a question that is often discussed, but a conclusion rarely arrives. One of the possible reasons for this could be because there are many different interpretations of the Promethean myth, which are mainly based on the ambiguous nature of the story. The parallels between the Promethean myth and Frankenstein are obvious, and that, in combination with her subtitle, The Modern Prometheus, indicates that Mary Shelley did have the myth in mind as she wrote the story.

“I love you mom I’ve gotta go now” I said as I was running to the army line.

Prometheus, a tale over 2000 years old, is still as relevant in the modern era as it was all those years ago in Athens. Prometheus is seen throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, especially in pop culture,frequently as a martyr and hero, however there is a much more profound parallel that can be made about his timeless character. He represents the consequences of when one seeks knowledge, independency, and especially enlightenment. From his deviance to his torture, we see how prometheus and the modern man are alike. Prometheus gave humans fire, by doing so that meant that he no longer needed nor respected the gods and that humans would soon follow that example.

Remembering the intense reaction I’d felt from the first time my grandmother had placed the pendant into my palm and thereupon I knew that he was genuinely speaking.

“Have you ever had something special?” Well i have in this story you will find out what it is. It was 6 years ago when my dad and i went to adventureland with my dad. We played games, we ate food, and we even played the claw machine we put $50 in and we kept on losing. It was down to the last $2. Of Course each try was $1. We both got to try. I lost and he won a green frog. If we both lost we would walk away and come back later.He felt bad because i did not get one so he gave me his. I still have the stuffed animal today and will always have the stuffed animal when i die it will always be in my heart.

     Prometheus, the Titan of Greek mythology, was considered to be the most important Titan ever in all the myths. He helped the human race tremendously in his efforts to sustain an easier lifestyle. Mankind had great respect for him because of his advantages and gifts or abilities he gave them. Also, his battle against Zeus as a result of his love for man was very much appreciated. Prometheus was one of the most interesting Greek mythology figures in his time. He was a very kind, loving, generous, and courteous god to mankind. This can be seen through many events in his life including a particular myth that the reader will acknowledge in this research paper.

Kafka’s work, Prometheus, is impossible to determine if it is in fact a parable or an interpretation of a myth. The style of Kafka’s writing is somewhat naïve, not having much description that adds to the spine of the four legends of Prometheus. As readers find the piece rather easy to read, it also creates numerous questions whether Kafka intentionally wanted it to be readable, or if there is a certain point that is hidden in the text. Whether this piece is a parable or not, it definitely teaches a moral lesson through the four legends of Prometheus’ mistake towards the gods of Olympus.

Myth about Prometheus has been an endless source of inspiration for many writers and poets throughout the centuries. Because of the universal message that is conveyed by the story the character of Prometheus became a fitting metaphor that suits different epochs and writers. The myth offers rich symbolism as well as an interesting narrative for reinterpretation. Usually, authors use the figure of the titan, the liberator of the humanity, in the context of his heroism, defiance, rebellion, sacrifice for the common good and disagreement with the unfairness of the present reality. In my paper I will focus on poetry that drew inspiration from the promethean myth and try to describe how different poets interpret and reinterpret the story of the ancient titan. I decided to take into consideration poems: “Old Prometheus” written by Zbigniew Herbert, “Prometheus” by Lord Byron and a poem of the same title by Leopold Staff.

Having my dad around all the time wasn’t my everyday routine. I’d see him once or twice a week so I wasn’t very much used to see him every day. One day I came home after school and he and my mom were on the balcony talking, the notice I was staring, they both looked at me and called for a family meeting by the tone of their voices I could tell there was

“You know if you’re mad at me when I leave, and something happens to me. You will regret it,” she would say, but I would just reply in a snarky tone. Saying something like,”Yeah sure mom.”

My father passed away in 1991, two weeks before Christmas. I was 25 at the time but until then I had not grown up. I was still an ignorant youth that only cared about finding the next party. My role model was now gone, forcing me to reevaluate the direction my life was heading. I needed to reexamine some of the lessons he taught me through the years.

It was a Ssaturday morning during the fall season and I was up early watching some cartoons when I realized my dad was up. He was up and about doing his usual Ssaturday chores when I notice something different about him. He looked and acted nervous but at the same time he was super excited for something. That something was a Michigan football game, which was gonna be played in a few hours. I never really notice my dad act like this before, but when I did I knew something was up. I then asked my dad, “What’s the big deal dad?” and then he said, “It’s the season opener for Michigan football!” A few hours had passed and suddenly I had heard my dad scream in joy at the TV. I then came running into the living