How we cite our quotes: (Line)
Quote #10
CHORUS. You're just saying things against Zeus that you would like to be true.
PROMETHEUS. I am saying what will come to pass and also what I desire.
[…]
CHORUS. But he could put you to a trial even more painful than this.
PROMETHEUS. Well, let him do so: nothing could take me by surprise.
CHORUS. Those who bow to Necessity are wise. (928-936)
The Chorus's final line in this passage is usually interpreted as meaning that Prometheus should stop being so headstrong and accept his fate. But the irony is that Prometheus insists that he is accepting his fate—namely, his fate to suffer for many centuries, but then see Zeus get overthrown. So who believes most strongly in fate? We're thinking it might not be the Chorus, after all.