Published originally at WhatCulture*
*Number 1 in WhatCulture’s Top 12 articles of the year…
Part 3/3 in this ‘Answering the Titan’ series:
Introduction
In the first article of this “Answering the Titan” series we attempted to decipher the clues that are laid out in Prometheus in an effort to solve what many see as an ambiguous storyline, observing that the movie presents a series of hints alluding to plot answers, though few if any of these answers are definitive.
In the second article we explored the mythological and literary motifs that form the philosophical backdrop for the Prometheus narrative, and concluded that Prometheus weaves its narrative tapestry from a disparate collection of ancient myths and legends.
In this article we will talk about the key themes underlying Prometheus which, at its heart, is a cautionary tale about the dangers of dabbling with that which is not fully understood; and a fable that creation, progression and knowledge are unalterably linked to the interwoven notions of creation and destruction.
Move to ‘Page 2’ to begin the analysis…
Awesome sauce. More amazing Prometheus analysis! Best on the web mate!
You’re a frikkin legend.
Blazing stuff sir! Looking forward to an analysis of what people say are PLOT HOLES?
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This post is far too awesome! Congrats all the way from Romania!
Whilst I applaud your efforts in deciphering Prometheus, i’m afraid you’ve entirely wasted your time in my opinion.
I’m afraid your article does little to do away with the glaring plot holes you claimed you could fix, and there are many.
Visually, Prometheus is excellent, no doubt about it, but i’m afraid thats where the plaudits must stop.
Phill, thanks for commenting.
I never claimed to be able to fix plot-holes, but rather what I have tried to do is glean answers from an at-times ambiguous storyline. Prometheus has its share of plot-issues- and I won’t claim otherwise.
The best series of Prometheus articles on the web. Your “Number One Article” of the year award for WhatCulture was well deserved.
Looking forward to more.