Prometheus Bound As Tragedy

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Prometheus’ and most other tragic characters’ suffering is pitied because their hamartia is usually an unintended act and, in this situation, Prometheus’ mistake was a morally innocent one. Prometheus’ suffering is pitied because he was never selfish and only caring for mankind (ultimately the audience)...
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Prometheus’ suffering is pitied because he was never selfish and only caring for mankind (ultimately the audience). Prometheus declares this sentiment on the mountain saying, “Under such suffering, speech and silence are alike beyond me. For bestowing gifts upon mankind I am harnessed in this torturing clamp” (24)...
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