Theme Prometheus Irony Narcissus Stories
100
What is "theme"?
The lesson taught to the reader/watcher, or the "moral of the story"
100
What is... Fire?
- Bonus 100 points if mentioned: Tools, Animals
Given to man by Prometheus
100
What is...
the reason why the Titanic sank due to an iceberg is ironic?
Titanic being called the "unsinkable ship"
100
What is...
A white flower and the voice that calls in back caves/canyons/empty rooms.
Narcissus and Echo turned into ___ at the end of the story.
100
What is...
Myths / Mythology
These stories are considered truthful by originators AND attempt to answer basic questions about the world.
200
What is...
Examples: "Life is short; make the most of it"
"Look both ways before crossing the street"
Give me an example of a theme...
200
What is...
Prometheus knowingly went against Zeus' wishes?
Reasons why Zeus punished Prometheus
200
Examples:
"Bibles are the most commonly stolen book."
- Where is caesar salad made?
*HOT SHOT QUESTION*
Ironic Statement
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Get Creative!!
200
What is...
his beauty was compared to the Gods. He was incredibly gorgeous.
The reason why Narcissus was so popular
200
What is...
Folk Tales
These stories are told primarily for entertainment and usually feature humans or humanlike animals.
300
What is ... inferred from plot points, dialogue, character action & decision?
How the theme is found in a story...
300
Titan
Type of immortal that Prometheus is/was
300
What is...
When something happens that is different than what you expected to happen.
Definition of Irony
300
What is...
Narcissus brutally rejected people and took advantage of his beauty by rejecting love.
Aphrodite sought out Narcissus and punished him.... for what?
300
What is...
Oral History
These stories are based on real events, passes along valuable information, and are considered factual by the teller.
400
What is...
Power vs. Reason, Sacrifice
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Example: Zeus' Character, Prometheus giving man knowledge to live against Zeus' will
*Double Points*
What is one of the themes found in Prometheus? Where in the story gives you a hint of this?
400
What is...
Example: He wanted to seek out vengeance against Prometheus and entertain himself at the same time.
Why did Zeus decide to only punish Prometheus, and not the humans too?
400
Examples: Beautiful man denies everyone, beautiful man dies from falling in love with his own reflection, the beautiful nymph is denied love
Irony in Narcissus
400
The God to punish Narcissus was Cupid in the video, and formal mythology. In the short story it was Aphrodite.

Bonus 100 points: What is Cupid's other name? In what mythology?
The difference between the video we watched and the story we read.
400
What is...
Fables
(Example: Tortoise and the Hare)
These stories are usually short tales that illustrate morals & have characters that are animals.
500
What is...
Pride, Irony, Reflection & Deception?
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Example: Characterization of Narcissus & Echo, Plot points, Aphrodite seeking revenge
A theme found in Narcissus...
How do you know?
500
What is...
student to teacher?
Bonus 100 points: Answer how?
Prometheus' evolution over the course of the story.
500
Example: Zeus, the god of gods & giver, would refrain humans from progressing.
Irony in Prometheus
500
What is...
She betrayed Hera by hiding Zeus from her.
Why was Echo pulled into Narcissus' punishment?
500
What is...
Keep the past alive.
Teach lessons about human behaviors.
Reveal the values of the society.
One of the common elements between the four story types.






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