Prometheus Unbound Essay

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Shelley portrays his revolutionary urges for a utopian world through his protagonist in Prometheus Unbound. He tries to fulfill his vision of an ideal world by challenging tyrannical political societal conventions of his age for this, he chooses classical figure Prometheus “the champion of the mankind” who saved mankind from the tyranny of Jupiter, having metaphorical reference to tyrannical figures of the society. Shelley believes that only unison of beauty and love can produce a revolution required for an ideal world. It is only after the union with Asia, Prometheus acknowledges the path to an ideal revolution and henceforth he could be liberated he also realizes that human wisdom and will, in order to produce a successful revolution for …show more content…

Prometheus with the help of his revolutionary spirit took over the political margins, usurped the tyrannical power and establish liberty and social justice but this could not have happened if the unison of Prometheus with Demogorgon and Asia would not have taken place.
Prometheus unites his fate with Asia by making harmony with her love and the world which Prometheus foresees can only take shape if Demogorgon usurps his father Jupiter using his sublime power. According to Shadi Neimneh, Prometheus Unbound is “an advocacy of rebellion against all forms of tyrannical authority enslaving humans’ soul and minds and limiting their imagination and potential” (21). Prometheus’ identity divides when he drops love towards mankind and battles against Jupiter’s authority to form his ideal world division of one mind turns the human mind into evil and makes the world suffer. In fact, Jupiter’s rule mirroring evil aspect of Prometheus can plague the world. Prometheus’s desire for an ideal world is reflected when he steals fire to bring mankind to life, he goes against Jupiter as he sees no hope for future under his cruel reign. Prometheus is chained in the Caucasus for his rebellious act by Jupiter. He groans in pain and despairs

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