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Prometheus's Role Of The Poet, Sarah M. Connelly Dec 2012

Prometheus's Role Of The Poet, Sarah M. Connelly

Student Publications

This essay examines the characterization of Prometheus in the opening speech of Prometheus Unbound, by Percy Shelley, through the lens of Shelley’s “Defense of Poetry” in order to argue Prometheus’ existence as a poet. By giving humanity wisdom and bridging the gap between logic and compassion, Prometheus becomes the point from which imagination, beauty, art, and poetry stems. Prometheus’ role developed into a model of morality and love in contrast to the fear and spite of Zeus, whose influence is reflected in the evils of mankind. Yet, through the torturous reign of Zeus, Prometheus transcends his hate by retracting his …


Christmas Parade, Elizabeth C. Williams Jan 2012

Christmas Parade, Elizabeth C. Williams

The Mercury

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Hourglass, Kristyn M. Turner Jan 2012

Hourglass, Kristyn M. Turner

The Mercury

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Dinosaur Sheets: To My Brother, Elizabeth C. Williams Jan 2012

Dinosaur Sheets: To My Brother, Elizabeth C. Williams

The Mercury

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A Little Boy Lived Down The Street, James H. Garrett Jan 2012

A Little Boy Lived Down The Street, James H. Garrett

The Mercury

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Connection, Emily A. Francisco Jan 2012

Connection, Emily A. Francisco

The Mercury

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October Trail, Vanessa C. Curran Jan 2012

October Trail, Vanessa C. Curran

The Mercury

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Thoughts Of A Child, Emily A. Francisco Jan 2012

Thoughts Of A Child, Emily A. Francisco

The Mercury

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Because I Was Young And My Love Wasn't Real, Kathryn E. Bucolo Jan 2012

Because I Was Young And My Love Wasn't Real, Kathryn E. Bucolo

The Mercury

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A Midnight Blue Poem, Rachel E. Ciniewicz Jan 2012

A Midnight Blue Poem, Rachel E. Ciniewicz

The Mercury

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How We Forget, Lauren E. Welles Jan 2012

How We Forget, Lauren E. Welles

The Mercury

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