Prometheus Punishment Analysis

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on pages 67-79 Uncle Edward Offers Prometheus a job carrying a box. Uncle Edward doesn’t tell Prometheus what he really uses the box for, instead he tells him half-truths. He explains that he and Jim are actors and need the box to perform their act. While Uncle Edward explains the job to Prometheus, Zeus, his wife, Hera, and the Fury were talking about Zeus giving wings to Prometheus. While talking Zeus accidentally gave away Prometheus location, and the Fury took off after him. Finally, Zeus has a tantrum then listens to Hera’s clever idea on Prometheus

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