Act 1

Question 1

“Water Nymphs, why have you come? To gloat over my torment?” ~ Prometheus

Answer 1

We did not come to gloat.

Question 2

“We fully expected to find a Titan chained and bound but we did not expect that titan to be you. A new God reigns in Heaven with new laws.” ~ Nymphs

Answer 2

He conquered the former gods, the Titans, the children of earth and sky, and hurled them into the deepest and darkest reaches of Hades, into Tartarus, and there had them bound with chains.

Question 3

“Who does not feel your torment and pain?” ~ Nymphs

Answer 3

No one– except Zeus

Question 4

“It’s really possible! I Have a secret that tells of Zeus’s downfall. He would do anything to learn it, but I shall never reveal it, unless he sets me free and makes amends for my pain.” ~ Prometheus

Answer 4

You are brave, and will not give up your love of humanity despite your suffering.

Question 5

“Is there no safe harbor to which you can steer your ship on this troubled sea and bring an end to your voyage of sorrow? Perhaps not.” ~ Nymphs

Answer 5

Zeus is harsh.

Question 6

“It was I, Prometheus, who put Zeus upon the throne through a trick! (Pause) But see what it has gained for me! It is a disease of tyrants to trust their friends least of all.” ~Prometheus

Answer 6

But didn’t Zeus reward you for making him the heavenly father?

Question 7

Prometheus: I gave them Blind Hope.
Nymphs: Blind Hope?

Answer 7

What kind of hope is that?

Question 8

“Yes. That sent Zeus into a rage, and gave him yet another reason to punish me.” ~ Prometheus

Answer 8

Did you promise immortality on condition that mortals worship you?

Question 9

“And for the gift of fire Zeus punishes you with terrible torture.” ~ Nymphs

Answer 9

Is there no end to it?

Question 10

“We are related. Our father is a Titan like you.” ~ Nymphs

Answer 10

So of course we pity you.

Question 11

“I see that my daughters have already arrived. Hello girls!” ~ Okeanos

Answer 11

Hello Father!

Question 12

“Farewell Okeanos, I appreciate your concern for me, I really do.” ~Prometheus

Answer 12

Goodbye Father!

Question 13

[And to do all those things in the name of love]

Answer 13

Stop it!

Question 14

“What!? Change the subject? You can’t take it anymore?” ~ Prometheus

Answer 14

For your gift of fire, humanity shall worship you one day above all the other gods

Question 15

“No. A god worthy of being a god does not need or want man’s worship.” ~ Prometheus

Answer 15

And yet, mortals continue to make sacrifices to the gods.

Question 16

Prometheus: Everyone is weaker than destiny.
Nymphs: Even Zeus?
Prometheus: Even Zeus. He cannot escape it.

Answer 16

But what is destined for Zeus– except to rule forever?

Question 17

“May I never offend a god. May i keep always this vow, and may it never depart like melting snow.” ~ Nymphs

Answer 17

Oh, it is sweet to spend a life of happiness with family and friends celebrating joyous festivals.

Question 18

“Prometheus, you have no fear of Zeus and love humanity too much. Zeus was determined to destroy humanity but you were determined to save it.” ~ Nymphs

Answer 18

What good did you get out of helping those creatures of a day?

Question 19

You: What good did you get out of helping those creatures of a day?
Nymph: What did they ever do for you?

Answer 19

(All) Prometheus, Thief of Fire, Savior of Humanity!

Question 20

“Prometheus, do you really know what Mortals are like? They know a little, so they think they know everything! “ ~ Nymphs

Answer 20

They are weak, so they enjoy lording over others!

Question 21

“They are insignificant, so they want to be gods!” ~ Nymphs

Answer 21

Today they forge metal – to make hoes and shovels and plows to cultivate the earth.

Question 22

“Tomorrow they forge metal to make swords and spears and arrowheads to slaughter one another!” ~ Nymphs

Answer 22

(All) Prometheus, Thief of Fire, Savior of Humanity!