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Entrance Ticket
Do you believe in ldquopredestinationrdquo -- or what some people call -- ldquofaterdquo Why or why not
If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Ancient Greece Unit
Sophocles and Oedipus Rex
T= Oedipus the King A= Sophocles (496 BC ndash 406 BC)
N= Greek G= Drama
Pages 204-262
The History of Greek Drama Learning Stations
Your group will rotate to all 5 stations and complete some of your unit notes about the history of Greek drama
You will have 7 minutes in each station
Sophocles
Wrestler musician general politician
Very handsome and successful Celebrated playwright
Wrote over 120 plays Won 24 first prizes
Only 7 plays remain ndash the most famous Oedipus Rex
Added the third actor to the cast of his playsmdashbefore this all dramas were played with only two characters other than the Chorus
Greece in the 4th Century BC
Greece was the superpower of the known world
The Greeks worshipped many gods Zeus Hera Athena Apollo etc
Greek citizens were required to attend festivals to worship and honor the gods
The origins of ancient Greek drama (theatre) began with dances and songs
Dionysus was specifically honored for being the god of wine and procreation
The official debut of theatre records was during the sixth century
Greek theatres were held outdoors
Festival of Dionysus
During this religious festival there was a theater competition ndash each competing playwright submitted 3 tragedies and 1 comedy
Winners won a goat The most successful
and recognized playwright was Sophocles
Theater of the Greeks Every show was done during the day Audiences could be as many as 15000 people Minimal if any set All the actors were men Women were not allowed
to act and were excluded from the audience or made to sit in the upper rows of the theater
Never showed any violence on stage
Women in Ancient Greecehellip
(10 min)
Read the information sheet about women in ancient Greece and answer the questions that followShare three things from your
reading that you found surprisingCopy on the bottom of your paper
under Did You Know
--In ancient Greece women counted their
age from the date on which they were married
not from the date of their birth
The five parts in a Greek tragedy
Prologue provides information about prior events
Parodos entrance of the chorus Episodes acting and dialogue part of the play Ode chorus part of the play Exodos departure of all characters and the
chorus
More Theater of the Greeks
The Chorus was a group of 15 men who spoke in one voice as one ldquocharacterrdquo They represented the people and summarized the action and offered prayers to the gods
The word chorus has multiple meanings Add details to the graphic organizer to show how chorus functions in the texts listed in the circles
It was a citizenrsquos civic duty to participate in Greek dramas
Heavy robes and platform shoes were worn to add size and distinction
Masks were the most distinctive features
The five uses of masks were to identify age sex mood rank and used as a megaphone
Masks were made of bark cork leather and linen
A mask was called a persona
(Much like an actor takes on the
persona of his or her character)
Brain Break-Litter Box
RulesDirections Partners ball up a piece of paper and place it
on the desk Partners pick up the paper and place the
paper ball in the trash bin
Using forehead and back of hand only
Literary Terms to Know and Apply
Tragedy (pg 199)
Tragic flaw (pg 199)
Epithet In media res Epiphany Hamartia (pg 263)
Hubris (pg 263)
Dynamic Character Static Character Dramatic irony Situational irony Verbal irony Direct characterization Indirect characterization
(15 min)
If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Unit Notes Review
1 ______________ were the most distinctive features of the characterrsquos costume
2 Theatre began as ____________________
3 From what four items were masks made
4 List three functions of masks in Greek drama
5 What function does the chorus serve
Drama GamesYou are going to be either an actor or an audience member in a drama game
Only four words can be spoken ldquoHi Honey Irsquom Homerdquo Actors will receive cards with a brief scenario Each will make an entrance saying only the four words and using appropriate gestures and movements to convey the situation
Actors will make a mask that reflects the emotion of the scenario on the card and wear it during the entrance
You will watch this enactment and try to guess what the scenario is by observing the actorrsquos movements and listening to his or her voice
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Background Information (5 min) Read the summary of ldquoThe Story of Oedipusrdquo pg 200
Literary Terms to Pay Attention tohellip Situational Irony ndash when a character or reader expects
one thing to happen but something else entirely happens
Verbal Irony ndash when someone says one thing but means another
Dramatic Irony ndash the contrast between what a character knows and what the reader or audience knows (Greek tragedies used this to create suspense and humor)
Sphinxrsquos Riddlehelliphow smart are you
What walks on four legs in the morning two in the afternoon and three in the evening
Answers (you die if you get it wronghellip)
A human ndash child healthy adult old man with a cane
The Sphinx had the head of a woman the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Remember This is a story that
was not invented by Sophocles
The original audiences would have known the story and how it ended
Apollohellip Greek god of music
medicine light truth and poetry
Had an oracle at Delphi ndash which was the most famous oracle of Ancient Greece An oracle is a priestess
who delivers the prophesies of the gods
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip Themes
The quest for identity Limits of free will The abuse of power
Symbolism Sight and Light = Truth Blindness and Dark = Ignorancelies
Motifs (when an author uses a literary element over and over ndash in this case symbols and irony ndash that emphasize the themes) Dramatic irony Sight vs Blindness Light vs Dark
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Ancient Greece Unit
Sophocles and Oedipus Rex
T= Oedipus the King A= Sophocles (496 BC ndash 406 BC)
N= Greek G= Drama
Pages 204-262
The History of Greek Drama Learning Stations
Your group will rotate to all 5 stations and complete some of your unit notes about the history of Greek drama
You will have 7 minutes in each station
Sophocles
Wrestler musician general politician
Very handsome and successful Celebrated playwright
Wrote over 120 plays Won 24 first prizes
Only 7 plays remain ndash the most famous Oedipus Rex
Added the third actor to the cast of his playsmdashbefore this all dramas were played with only two characters other than the Chorus
Greece in the 4th Century BC
Greece was the superpower of the known world
The Greeks worshipped many gods Zeus Hera Athena Apollo etc
Greek citizens were required to attend festivals to worship and honor the gods
The origins of ancient Greek drama (theatre) began with dances and songs
Dionysus was specifically honored for being the god of wine and procreation
The official debut of theatre records was during the sixth century
Greek theatres were held outdoors
Festival of Dionysus
During this religious festival there was a theater competition ndash each competing playwright submitted 3 tragedies and 1 comedy
Winners won a goat The most successful
and recognized playwright was Sophocles
Theater of the Greeks Every show was done during the day Audiences could be as many as 15000 people Minimal if any set All the actors were men Women were not allowed
to act and were excluded from the audience or made to sit in the upper rows of the theater
Never showed any violence on stage
Women in Ancient Greecehellip
(10 min)
Read the information sheet about women in ancient Greece and answer the questions that followShare three things from your
reading that you found surprisingCopy on the bottom of your paper
under Did You Know
--In ancient Greece women counted their
age from the date on which they were married
not from the date of their birth
The five parts in a Greek tragedy
Prologue provides information about prior events
Parodos entrance of the chorus Episodes acting and dialogue part of the play Ode chorus part of the play Exodos departure of all characters and the
chorus
More Theater of the Greeks
The Chorus was a group of 15 men who spoke in one voice as one ldquocharacterrdquo They represented the people and summarized the action and offered prayers to the gods
The word chorus has multiple meanings Add details to the graphic organizer to show how chorus functions in the texts listed in the circles
It was a citizenrsquos civic duty to participate in Greek dramas
Heavy robes and platform shoes were worn to add size and distinction
Masks were the most distinctive features
The five uses of masks were to identify age sex mood rank and used as a megaphone
Masks were made of bark cork leather and linen
A mask was called a persona
(Much like an actor takes on the
persona of his or her character)
Brain Break-Litter Box
RulesDirections Partners ball up a piece of paper and place it
on the desk Partners pick up the paper and place the
paper ball in the trash bin
Using forehead and back of hand only
Literary Terms to Know and Apply
Tragedy (pg 199)
Tragic flaw (pg 199)
Epithet In media res Epiphany Hamartia (pg 263)
Hubris (pg 263)
Dynamic Character Static Character Dramatic irony Situational irony Verbal irony Direct characterization Indirect characterization
(15 min)
If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Unit Notes Review
1 ______________ were the most distinctive features of the characterrsquos costume
2 Theatre began as ____________________
3 From what four items were masks made
4 List three functions of masks in Greek drama
5 What function does the chorus serve
Drama GamesYou are going to be either an actor or an audience member in a drama game
Only four words can be spoken ldquoHi Honey Irsquom Homerdquo Actors will receive cards with a brief scenario Each will make an entrance saying only the four words and using appropriate gestures and movements to convey the situation
Actors will make a mask that reflects the emotion of the scenario on the card and wear it during the entrance
You will watch this enactment and try to guess what the scenario is by observing the actorrsquos movements and listening to his or her voice
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Background Information (5 min) Read the summary of ldquoThe Story of Oedipusrdquo pg 200
Literary Terms to Pay Attention tohellip Situational Irony ndash when a character or reader expects
one thing to happen but something else entirely happens
Verbal Irony ndash when someone says one thing but means another
Dramatic Irony ndash the contrast between what a character knows and what the reader or audience knows (Greek tragedies used this to create suspense and humor)
Sphinxrsquos Riddlehelliphow smart are you
What walks on four legs in the morning two in the afternoon and three in the evening
Answers (you die if you get it wronghellip)
A human ndash child healthy adult old man with a cane
The Sphinx had the head of a woman the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Remember This is a story that
was not invented by Sophocles
The original audiences would have known the story and how it ended
Apollohellip Greek god of music
medicine light truth and poetry
Had an oracle at Delphi ndash which was the most famous oracle of Ancient Greece An oracle is a priestess
who delivers the prophesies of the gods
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip Themes
The quest for identity Limits of free will The abuse of power
Symbolism Sight and Light = Truth Blindness and Dark = Ignorancelies
Motifs (when an author uses a literary element over and over ndash in this case symbols and irony ndash that emphasize the themes) Dramatic irony Sight vs Blindness Light vs Dark
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
T= Oedipus the King A= Sophocles (496 BC ndash 406 BC)
N= Greek G= Drama
Pages 204-262
The History of Greek Drama Learning Stations
Your group will rotate to all 5 stations and complete some of your unit notes about the history of Greek drama
You will have 7 minutes in each station
Sophocles
Wrestler musician general politician
Very handsome and successful Celebrated playwright
Wrote over 120 plays Won 24 first prizes
Only 7 plays remain ndash the most famous Oedipus Rex
Added the third actor to the cast of his playsmdashbefore this all dramas were played with only two characters other than the Chorus
Greece in the 4th Century BC
Greece was the superpower of the known world
The Greeks worshipped many gods Zeus Hera Athena Apollo etc
Greek citizens were required to attend festivals to worship and honor the gods
The origins of ancient Greek drama (theatre) began with dances and songs
Dionysus was specifically honored for being the god of wine and procreation
The official debut of theatre records was during the sixth century
Greek theatres were held outdoors
Festival of Dionysus
During this religious festival there was a theater competition ndash each competing playwright submitted 3 tragedies and 1 comedy
Winners won a goat The most successful
and recognized playwright was Sophocles
Theater of the Greeks Every show was done during the day Audiences could be as many as 15000 people Minimal if any set All the actors were men Women were not allowed
to act and were excluded from the audience or made to sit in the upper rows of the theater
Never showed any violence on stage
Women in Ancient Greecehellip
(10 min)
Read the information sheet about women in ancient Greece and answer the questions that followShare three things from your
reading that you found surprisingCopy on the bottom of your paper
under Did You Know
--In ancient Greece women counted their
age from the date on which they were married
not from the date of their birth
The five parts in a Greek tragedy
Prologue provides information about prior events
Parodos entrance of the chorus Episodes acting and dialogue part of the play Ode chorus part of the play Exodos departure of all characters and the
chorus
More Theater of the Greeks
The Chorus was a group of 15 men who spoke in one voice as one ldquocharacterrdquo They represented the people and summarized the action and offered prayers to the gods
The word chorus has multiple meanings Add details to the graphic organizer to show how chorus functions in the texts listed in the circles
It was a citizenrsquos civic duty to participate in Greek dramas
Heavy robes and platform shoes were worn to add size and distinction
Masks were the most distinctive features
The five uses of masks were to identify age sex mood rank and used as a megaphone
Masks were made of bark cork leather and linen
A mask was called a persona
(Much like an actor takes on the
persona of his or her character)
Brain Break-Litter Box
RulesDirections Partners ball up a piece of paper and place it
on the desk Partners pick up the paper and place the
paper ball in the trash bin
Using forehead and back of hand only
Literary Terms to Know and Apply
Tragedy (pg 199)
Tragic flaw (pg 199)
Epithet In media res Epiphany Hamartia (pg 263)
Hubris (pg 263)
Dynamic Character Static Character Dramatic irony Situational irony Verbal irony Direct characterization Indirect characterization
(15 min)
If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Unit Notes Review
1 ______________ were the most distinctive features of the characterrsquos costume
2 Theatre began as ____________________
3 From what four items were masks made
4 List three functions of masks in Greek drama
5 What function does the chorus serve
Drama GamesYou are going to be either an actor or an audience member in a drama game
Only four words can be spoken ldquoHi Honey Irsquom Homerdquo Actors will receive cards with a brief scenario Each will make an entrance saying only the four words and using appropriate gestures and movements to convey the situation
Actors will make a mask that reflects the emotion of the scenario on the card and wear it during the entrance
You will watch this enactment and try to guess what the scenario is by observing the actorrsquos movements and listening to his or her voice
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Background Information (5 min) Read the summary of ldquoThe Story of Oedipusrdquo pg 200
Literary Terms to Pay Attention tohellip Situational Irony ndash when a character or reader expects
one thing to happen but something else entirely happens
Verbal Irony ndash when someone says one thing but means another
Dramatic Irony ndash the contrast between what a character knows and what the reader or audience knows (Greek tragedies used this to create suspense and humor)
Sphinxrsquos Riddlehelliphow smart are you
What walks on four legs in the morning two in the afternoon and three in the evening
Answers (you die if you get it wronghellip)
A human ndash child healthy adult old man with a cane
The Sphinx had the head of a woman the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Remember This is a story that
was not invented by Sophocles
The original audiences would have known the story and how it ended
Apollohellip Greek god of music
medicine light truth and poetry
Had an oracle at Delphi ndash which was the most famous oracle of Ancient Greece An oracle is a priestess
who delivers the prophesies of the gods
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip Themes
The quest for identity Limits of free will The abuse of power
Symbolism Sight and Light = Truth Blindness and Dark = Ignorancelies
Motifs (when an author uses a literary element over and over ndash in this case symbols and irony ndash that emphasize the themes) Dramatic irony Sight vs Blindness Light vs Dark
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
The History of Greek Drama Learning Stations
Your group will rotate to all 5 stations and complete some of your unit notes about the history of Greek drama
You will have 7 minutes in each station
Sophocles
Wrestler musician general politician
Very handsome and successful Celebrated playwright
Wrote over 120 plays Won 24 first prizes
Only 7 plays remain ndash the most famous Oedipus Rex
Added the third actor to the cast of his playsmdashbefore this all dramas were played with only two characters other than the Chorus
Greece in the 4th Century BC
Greece was the superpower of the known world
The Greeks worshipped many gods Zeus Hera Athena Apollo etc
Greek citizens were required to attend festivals to worship and honor the gods
The origins of ancient Greek drama (theatre) began with dances and songs
Dionysus was specifically honored for being the god of wine and procreation
The official debut of theatre records was during the sixth century
Greek theatres were held outdoors
Festival of Dionysus
During this religious festival there was a theater competition ndash each competing playwright submitted 3 tragedies and 1 comedy
Winners won a goat The most successful
and recognized playwright was Sophocles
Theater of the Greeks Every show was done during the day Audiences could be as many as 15000 people Minimal if any set All the actors were men Women were not allowed
to act and were excluded from the audience or made to sit in the upper rows of the theater
Never showed any violence on stage
Women in Ancient Greecehellip
(10 min)
Read the information sheet about women in ancient Greece and answer the questions that followShare three things from your
reading that you found surprisingCopy on the bottom of your paper
under Did You Know
--In ancient Greece women counted their
age from the date on which they were married
not from the date of their birth
The five parts in a Greek tragedy
Prologue provides information about prior events
Parodos entrance of the chorus Episodes acting and dialogue part of the play Ode chorus part of the play Exodos departure of all characters and the
chorus
More Theater of the Greeks
The Chorus was a group of 15 men who spoke in one voice as one ldquocharacterrdquo They represented the people and summarized the action and offered prayers to the gods
The word chorus has multiple meanings Add details to the graphic organizer to show how chorus functions in the texts listed in the circles
It was a citizenrsquos civic duty to participate in Greek dramas
Heavy robes and platform shoes were worn to add size and distinction
Masks were the most distinctive features
The five uses of masks were to identify age sex mood rank and used as a megaphone
Masks were made of bark cork leather and linen
A mask was called a persona
(Much like an actor takes on the
persona of his or her character)
Brain Break-Litter Box
RulesDirections Partners ball up a piece of paper and place it
on the desk Partners pick up the paper and place the
paper ball in the trash bin
Using forehead and back of hand only
Literary Terms to Know and Apply
Tragedy (pg 199)
Tragic flaw (pg 199)
Epithet In media res Epiphany Hamartia (pg 263)
Hubris (pg 263)
Dynamic Character Static Character Dramatic irony Situational irony Verbal irony Direct characterization Indirect characterization
(15 min)
If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Unit Notes Review
1 ______________ were the most distinctive features of the characterrsquos costume
2 Theatre began as ____________________
3 From what four items were masks made
4 List three functions of masks in Greek drama
5 What function does the chorus serve
Drama GamesYou are going to be either an actor or an audience member in a drama game
Only four words can be spoken ldquoHi Honey Irsquom Homerdquo Actors will receive cards with a brief scenario Each will make an entrance saying only the four words and using appropriate gestures and movements to convey the situation
Actors will make a mask that reflects the emotion of the scenario on the card and wear it during the entrance
You will watch this enactment and try to guess what the scenario is by observing the actorrsquos movements and listening to his or her voice
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Background Information (5 min) Read the summary of ldquoThe Story of Oedipusrdquo pg 200
Literary Terms to Pay Attention tohellip Situational Irony ndash when a character or reader expects
one thing to happen but something else entirely happens
Verbal Irony ndash when someone says one thing but means another
Dramatic Irony ndash the contrast between what a character knows and what the reader or audience knows (Greek tragedies used this to create suspense and humor)
Sphinxrsquos Riddlehelliphow smart are you
What walks on four legs in the morning two in the afternoon and three in the evening
Answers (you die if you get it wronghellip)
A human ndash child healthy adult old man with a cane
The Sphinx had the head of a woman the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Remember This is a story that
was not invented by Sophocles
The original audiences would have known the story and how it ended
Apollohellip Greek god of music
medicine light truth and poetry
Had an oracle at Delphi ndash which was the most famous oracle of Ancient Greece An oracle is a priestess
who delivers the prophesies of the gods
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip Themes
The quest for identity Limits of free will The abuse of power
Symbolism Sight and Light = Truth Blindness and Dark = Ignorancelies
Motifs (when an author uses a literary element over and over ndash in this case symbols and irony ndash that emphasize the themes) Dramatic irony Sight vs Blindness Light vs Dark
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Sophocles
Wrestler musician general politician
Very handsome and successful Celebrated playwright
Wrote over 120 plays Won 24 first prizes
Only 7 plays remain ndash the most famous Oedipus Rex
Added the third actor to the cast of his playsmdashbefore this all dramas were played with only two characters other than the Chorus
Greece in the 4th Century BC
Greece was the superpower of the known world
The Greeks worshipped many gods Zeus Hera Athena Apollo etc
Greek citizens were required to attend festivals to worship and honor the gods
The origins of ancient Greek drama (theatre) began with dances and songs
Dionysus was specifically honored for being the god of wine and procreation
The official debut of theatre records was during the sixth century
Greek theatres were held outdoors
Festival of Dionysus
During this religious festival there was a theater competition ndash each competing playwright submitted 3 tragedies and 1 comedy
Winners won a goat The most successful
and recognized playwright was Sophocles
Theater of the Greeks Every show was done during the day Audiences could be as many as 15000 people Minimal if any set All the actors were men Women were not allowed
to act and were excluded from the audience or made to sit in the upper rows of the theater
Never showed any violence on stage
Women in Ancient Greecehellip
(10 min)
Read the information sheet about women in ancient Greece and answer the questions that followShare three things from your
reading that you found surprisingCopy on the bottom of your paper
under Did You Know
--In ancient Greece women counted their
age from the date on which they were married
not from the date of their birth
The five parts in a Greek tragedy
Prologue provides information about prior events
Parodos entrance of the chorus Episodes acting and dialogue part of the play Ode chorus part of the play Exodos departure of all characters and the
chorus
More Theater of the Greeks
The Chorus was a group of 15 men who spoke in one voice as one ldquocharacterrdquo They represented the people and summarized the action and offered prayers to the gods
The word chorus has multiple meanings Add details to the graphic organizer to show how chorus functions in the texts listed in the circles
It was a citizenrsquos civic duty to participate in Greek dramas
Heavy robes and platform shoes were worn to add size and distinction
Masks were the most distinctive features
The five uses of masks were to identify age sex mood rank and used as a megaphone
Masks were made of bark cork leather and linen
A mask was called a persona
(Much like an actor takes on the
persona of his or her character)
Brain Break-Litter Box
RulesDirections Partners ball up a piece of paper and place it
on the desk Partners pick up the paper and place the
paper ball in the trash bin
Using forehead and back of hand only
Literary Terms to Know and Apply
Tragedy (pg 199)
Tragic flaw (pg 199)
Epithet In media res Epiphany Hamartia (pg 263)
Hubris (pg 263)
Dynamic Character Static Character Dramatic irony Situational irony Verbal irony Direct characterization Indirect characterization
(15 min)
If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Unit Notes Review
1 ______________ were the most distinctive features of the characterrsquos costume
2 Theatre began as ____________________
3 From what four items were masks made
4 List three functions of masks in Greek drama
5 What function does the chorus serve
Drama GamesYou are going to be either an actor or an audience member in a drama game
Only four words can be spoken ldquoHi Honey Irsquom Homerdquo Actors will receive cards with a brief scenario Each will make an entrance saying only the four words and using appropriate gestures and movements to convey the situation
Actors will make a mask that reflects the emotion of the scenario on the card and wear it during the entrance
You will watch this enactment and try to guess what the scenario is by observing the actorrsquos movements and listening to his or her voice
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Background Information (5 min) Read the summary of ldquoThe Story of Oedipusrdquo pg 200
Literary Terms to Pay Attention tohellip Situational Irony ndash when a character or reader expects
one thing to happen but something else entirely happens
Verbal Irony ndash when someone says one thing but means another
Dramatic Irony ndash the contrast between what a character knows and what the reader or audience knows (Greek tragedies used this to create suspense and humor)
Sphinxrsquos Riddlehelliphow smart are you
What walks on four legs in the morning two in the afternoon and three in the evening
Answers (you die if you get it wronghellip)
A human ndash child healthy adult old man with a cane
The Sphinx had the head of a woman the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Remember This is a story that
was not invented by Sophocles
The original audiences would have known the story and how it ended
Apollohellip Greek god of music
medicine light truth and poetry
Had an oracle at Delphi ndash which was the most famous oracle of Ancient Greece An oracle is a priestess
who delivers the prophesies of the gods
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip Themes
The quest for identity Limits of free will The abuse of power
Symbolism Sight and Light = Truth Blindness and Dark = Ignorancelies
Motifs (when an author uses a literary element over and over ndash in this case symbols and irony ndash that emphasize the themes) Dramatic irony Sight vs Blindness Light vs Dark
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Greece in the 4th Century BC
Greece was the superpower of the known world
The Greeks worshipped many gods Zeus Hera Athena Apollo etc
Greek citizens were required to attend festivals to worship and honor the gods
The origins of ancient Greek drama (theatre) began with dances and songs
Dionysus was specifically honored for being the god of wine and procreation
The official debut of theatre records was during the sixth century
Greek theatres were held outdoors
Festival of Dionysus
During this religious festival there was a theater competition ndash each competing playwright submitted 3 tragedies and 1 comedy
Winners won a goat The most successful
and recognized playwright was Sophocles
Theater of the Greeks Every show was done during the day Audiences could be as many as 15000 people Minimal if any set All the actors were men Women were not allowed
to act and were excluded from the audience or made to sit in the upper rows of the theater
Never showed any violence on stage
Women in Ancient Greecehellip
(10 min)
Read the information sheet about women in ancient Greece and answer the questions that followShare three things from your
reading that you found surprisingCopy on the bottom of your paper
under Did You Know
--In ancient Greece women counted their
age from the date on which they were married
not from the date of their birth
The five parts in a Greek tragedy
Prologue provides information about prior events
Parodos entrance of the chorus Episodes acting and dialogue part of the play Ode chorus part of the play Exodos departure of all characters and the
chorus
More Theater of the Greeks
The Chorus was a group of 15 men who spoke in one voice as one ldquocharacterrdquo They represented the people and summarized the action and offered prayers to the gods
The word chorus has multiple meanings Add details to the graphic organizer to show how chorus functions in the texts listed in the circles
It was a citizenrsquos civic duty to participate in Greek dramas
Heavy robes and platform shoes were worn to add size and distinction
Masks were the most distinctive features
The five uses of masks were to identify age sex mood rank and used as a megaphone
Masks were made of bark cork leather and linen
A mask was called a persona
(Much like an actor takes on the
persona of his or her character)
Brain Break-Litter Box
RulesDirections Partners ball up a piece of paper and place it
on the desk Partners pick up the paper and place the
paper ball in the trash bin
Using forehead and back of hand only
Literary Terms to Know and Apply
Tragedy (pg 199)
Tragic flaw (pg 199)
Epithet In media res Epiphany Hamartia (pg 263)
Hubris (pg 263)
Dynamic Character Static Character Dramatic irony Situational irony Verbal irony Direct characterization Indirect characterization
(15 min)
If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Unit Notes Review
1 ______________ were the most distinctive features of the characterrsquos costume
2 Theatre began as ____________________
3 From what four items were masks made
4 List three functions of masks in Greek drama
5 What function does the chorus serve
Drama GamesYou are going to be either an actor or an audience member in a drama game
Only four words can be spoken ldquoHi Honey Irsquom Homerdquo Actors will receive cards with a brief scenario Each will make an entrance saying only the four words and using appropriate gestures and movements to convey the situation
Actors will make a mask that reflects the emotion of the scenario on the card and wear it during the entrance
You will watch this enactment and try to guess what the scenario is by observing the actorrsquos movements and listening to his or her voice
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Background Information (5 min) Read the summary of ldquoThe Story of Oedipusrdquo pg 200
Literary Terms to Pay Attention tohellip Situational Irony ndash when a character or reader expects
one thing to happen but something else entirely happens
Verbal Irony ndash when someone says one thing but means another
Dramatic Irony ndash the contrast between what a character knows and what the reader or audience knows (Greek tragedies used this to create suspense and humor)
Sphinxrsquos Riddlehelliphow smart are you
What walks on four legs in the morning two in the afternoon and three in the evening
Answers (you die if you get it wronghellip)
A human ndash child healthy adult old man with a cane
The Sphinx had the head of a woman the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Remember This is a story that
was not invented by Sophocles
The original audiences would have known the story and how it ended
Apollohellip Greek god of music
medicine light truth and poetry
Had an oracle at Delphi ndash which was the most famous oracle of Ancient Greece An oracle is a priestess
who delivers the prophesies of the gods
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip Themes
The quest for identity Limits of free will The abuse of power
Symbolism Sight and Light = Truth Blindness and Dark = Ignorancelies
Motifs (when an author uses a literary element over and over ndash in this case symbols and irony ndash that emphasize the themes) Dramatic irony Sight vs Blindness Light vs Dark
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
The origins of ancient Greek drama (theatre) began with dances and songs
Dionysus was specifically honored for being the god of wine and procreation
The official debut of theatre records was during the sixth century
Greek theatres were held outdoors
Festival of Dionysus
During this religious festival there was a theater competition ndash each competing playwright submitted 3 tragedies and 1 comedy
Winners won a goat The most successful
and recognized playwright was Sophocles
Theater of the Greeks Every show was done during the day Audiences could be as many as 15000 people Minimal if any set All the actors were men Women were not allowed
to act and were excluded from the audience or made to sit in the upper rows of the theater
Never showed any violence on stage
Women in Ancient Greecehellip
(10 min)
Read the information sheet about women in ancient Greece and answer the questions that followShare three things from your
reading that you found surprisingCopy on the bottom of your paper
under Did You Know
--In ancient Greece women counted their
age from the date on which they were married
not from the date of their birth
The five parts in a Greek tragedy
Prologue provides information about prior events
Parodos entrance of the chorus Episodes acting and dialogue part of the play Ode chorus part of the play Exodos departure of all characters and the
chorus
More Theater of the Greeks
The Chorus was a group of 15 men who spoke in one voice as one ldquocharacterrdquo They represented the people and summarized the action and offered prayers to the gods
The word chorus has multiple meanings Add details to the graphic organizer to show how chorus functions in the texts listed in the circles
It was a citizenrsquos civic duty to participate in Greek dramas
Heavy robes and platform shoes were worn to add size and distinction
Masks were the most distinctive features
The five uses of masks were to identify age sex mood rank and used as a megaphone
Masks were made of bark cork leather and linen
A mask was called a persona
(Much like an actor takes on the
persona of his or her character)
Brain Break-Litter Box
RulesDirections Partners ball up a piece of paper and place it
on the desk Partners pick up the paper and place the
paper ball in the trash bin
Using forehead and back of hand only
Literary Terms to Know and Apply
Tragedy (pg 199)
Tragic flaw (pg 199)
Epithet In media res Epiphany Hamartia (pg 263)
Hubris (pg 263)
Dynamic Character Static Character Dramatic irony Situational irony Verbal irony Direct characterization Indirect characterization
(15 min)
If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Unit Notes Review
1 ______________ were the most distinctive features of the characterrsquos costume
2 Theatre began as ____________________
3 From what four items were masks made
4 List three functions of masks in Greek drama
5 What function does the chorus serve
Drama GamesYou are going to be either an actor or an audience member in a drama game
Only four words can be spoken ldquoHi Honey Irsquom Homerdquo Actors will receive cards with a brief scenario Each will make an entrance saying only the four words and using appropriate gestures and movements to convey the situation
Actors will make a mask that reflects the emotion of the scenario on the card and wear it during the entrance
You will watch this enactment and try to guess what the scenario is by observing the actorrsquos movements and listening to his or her voice
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Background Information (5 min) Read the summary of ldquoThe Story of Oedipusrdquo pg 200
Literary Terms to Pay Attention tohellip Situational Irony ndash when a character or reader expects
one thing to happen but something else entirely happens
Verbal Irony ndash when someone says one thing but means another
Dramatic Irony ndash the contrast between what a character knows and what the reader or audience knows (Greek tragedies used this to create suspense and humor)
Sphinxrsquos Riddlehelliphow smart are you
What walks on four legs in the morning two in the afternoon and three in the evening
Answers (you die if you get it wronghellip)
A human ndash child healthy adult old man with a cane
The Sphinx had the head of a woman the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Remember This is a story that
was not invented by Sophocles
The original audiences would have known the story and how it ended
Apollohellip Greek god of music
medicine light truth and poetry
Had an oracle at Delphi ndash which was the most famous oracle of Ancient Greece An oracle is a priestess
who delivers the prophesies of the gods
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip Themes
The quest for identity Limits of free will The abuse of power
Symbolism Sight and Light = Truth Blindness and Dark = Ignorancelies
Motifs (when an author uses a literary element over and over ndash in this case symbols and irony ndash that emphasize the themes) Dramatic irony Sight vs Blindness Light vs Dark
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Festival of Dionysus
During this religious festival there was a theater competition ndash each competing playwright submitted 3 tragedies and 1 comedy
Winners won a goat The most successful
and recognized playwright was Sophocles
Theater of the Greeks Every show was done during the day Audiences could be as many as 15000 people Minimal if any set All the actors were men Women were not allowed
to act and were excluded from the audience or made to sit in the upper rows of the theater
Never showed any violence on stage
Women in Ancient Greecehellip
(10 min)
Read the information sheet about women in ancient Greece and answer the questions that followShare three things from your
reading that you found surprisingCopy on the bottom of your paper
under Did You Know
--In ancient Greece women counted their
age from the date on which they were married
not from the date of their birth
The five parts in a Greek tragedy
Prologue provides information about prior events
Parodos entrance of the chorus Episodes acting and dialogue part of the play Ode chorus part of the play Exodos departure of all characters and the
chorus
More Theater of the Greeks
The Chorus was a group of 15 men who spoke in one voice as one ldquocharacterrdquo They represented the people and summarized the action and offered prayers to the gods
The word chorus has multiple meanings Add details to the graphic organizer to show how chorus functions in the texts listed in the circles
It was a citizenrsquos civic duty to participate in Greek dramas
Heavy robes and platform shoes were worn to add size and distinction
Masks were the most distinctive features
The five uses of masks were to identify age sex mood rank and used as a megaphone
Masks were made of bark cork leather and linen
A mask was called a persona
(Much like an actor takes on the
persona of his or her character)
Brain Break-Litter Box
RulesDirections Partners ball up a piece of paper and place it
on the desk Partners pick up the paper and place the
paper ball in the trash bin
Using forehead and back of hand only
Literary Terms to Know and Apply
Tragedy (pg 199)
Tragic flaw (pg 199)
Epithet In media res Epiphany Hamartia (pg 263)
Hubris (pg 263)
Dynamic Character Static Character Dramatic irony Situational irony Verbal irony Direct characterization Indirect characterization
(15 min)
If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Unit Notes Review
1 ______________ were the most distinctive features of the characterrsquos costume
2 Theatre began as ____________________
3 From what four items were masks made
4 List three functions of masks in Greek drama
5 What function does the chorus serve
Drama GamesYou are going to be either an actor or an audience member in a drama game
Only four words can be spoken ldquoHi Honey Irsquom Homerdquo Actors will receive cards with a brief scenario Each will make an entrance saying only the four words and using appropriate gestures and movements to convey the situation
Actors will make a mask that reflects the emotion of the scenario on the card and wear it during the entrance
You will watch this enactment and try to guess what the scenario is by observing the actorrsquos movements and listening to his or her voice
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Background Information (5 min) Read the summary of ldquoThe Story of Oedipusrdquo pg 200
Literary Terms to Pay Attention tohellip Situational Irony ndash when a character or reader expects
one thing to happen but something else entirely happens
Verbal Irony ndash when someone says one thing but means another
Dramatic Irony ndash the contrast between what a character knows and what the reader or audience knows (Greek tragedies used this to create suspense and humor)
Sphinxrsquos Riddlehelliphow smart are you
What walks on four legs in the morning two in the afternoon and three in the evening
Answers (you die if you get it wronghellip)
A human ndash child healthy adult old man with a cane
The Sphinx had the head of a woman the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Remember This is a story that
was not invented by Sophocles
The original audiences would have known the story and how it ended
Apollohellip Greek god of music
medicine light truth and poetry
Had an oracle at Delphi ndash which was the most famous oracle of Ancient Greece An oracle is a priestess
who delivers the prophesies of the gods
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip Themes
The quest for identity Limits of free will The abuse of power
Symbolism Sight and Light = Truth Blindness and Dark = Ignorancelies
Motifs (when an author uses a literary element over and over ndash in this case symbols and irony ndash that emphasize the themes) Dramatic irony Sight vs Blindness Light vs Dark
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Theater of the Greeks Every show was done during the day Audiences could be as many as 15000 people Minimal if any set All the actors were men Women were not allowed
to act and were excluded from the audience or made to sit in the upper rows of the theater
Never showed any violence on stage
Women in Ancient Greecehellip
(10 min)
Read the information sheet about women in ancient Greece and answer the questions that followShare three things from your
reading that you found surprisingCopy on the bottom of your paper
under Did You Know
--In ancient Greece women counted their
age from the date on which they were married
not from the date of their birth
The five parts in a Greek tragedy
Prologue provides information about prior events
Parodos entrance of the chorus Episodes acting and dialogue part of the play Ode chorus part of the play Exodos departure of all characters and the
chorus
More Theater of the Greeks
The Chorus was a group of 15 men who spoke in one voice as one ldquocharacterrdquo They represented the people and summarized the action and offered prayers to the gods
The word chorus has multiple meanings Add details to the graphic organizer to show how chorus functions in the texts listed in the circles
It was a citizenrsquos civic duty to participate in Greek dramas
Heavy robes and platform shoes were worn to add size and distinction
Masks were the most distinctive features
The five uses of masks were to identify age sex mood rank and used as a megaphone
Masks were made of bark cork leather and linen
A mask was called a persona
(Much like an actor takes on the
persona of his or her character)
Brain Break-Litter Box
RulesDirections Partners ball up a piece of paper and place it
on the desk Partners pick up the paper and place the
paper ball in the trash bin
Using forehead and back of hand only
Literary Terms to Know and Apply
Tragedy (pg 199)
Tragic flaw (pg 199)
Epithet In media res Epiphany Hamartia (pg 263)
Hubris (pg 263)
Dynamic Character Static Character Dramatic irony Situational irony Verbal irony Direct characterization Indirect characterization
(15 min)
If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Unit Notes Review
1 ______________ were the most distinctive features of the characterrsquos costume
2 Theatre began as ____________________
3 From what four items were masks made
4 List three functions of masks in Greek drama
5 What function does the chorus serve
Drama GamesYou are going to be either an actor or an audience member in a drama game
Only four words can be spoken ldquoHi Honey Irsquom Homerdquo Actors will receive cards with a brief scenario Each will make an entrance saying only the four words and using appropriate gestures and movements to convey the situation
Actors will make a mask that reflects the emotion of the scenario on the card and wear it during the entrance
You will watch this enactment and try to guess what the scenario is by observing the actorrsquos movements and listening to his or her voice
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Background Information (5 min) Read the summary of ldquoThe Story of Oedipusrdquo pg 200
Literary Terms to Pay Attention tohellip Situational Irony ndash when a character or reader expects
one thing to happen but something else entirely happens
Verbal Irony ndash when someone says one thing but means another
Dramatic Irony ndash the contrast between what a character knows and what the reader or audience knows (Greek tragedies used this to create suspense and humor)
Sphinxrsquos Riddlehelliphow smart are you
What walks on four legs in the morning two in the afternoon and three in the evening
Answers (you die if you get it wronghellip)
A human ndash child healthy adult old man with a cane
The Sphinx had the head of a woman the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Remember This is a story that
was not invented by Sophocles
The original audiences would have known the story and how it ended
Apollohellip Greek god of music
medicine light truth and poetry
Had an oracle at Delphi ndash which was the most famous oracle of Ancient Greece An oracle is a priestess
who delivers the prophesies of the gods
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip Themes
The quest for identity Limits of free will The abuse of power
Symbolism Sight and Light = Truth Blindness and Dark = Ignorancelies
Motifs (when an author uses a literary element over and over ndash in this case symbols and irony ndash that emphasize the themes) Dramatic irony Sight vs Blindness Light vs Dark
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Women in Ancient Greecehellip
(10 min)
Read the information sheet about women in ancient Greece and answer the questions that followShare three things from your
reading that you found surprisingCopy on the bottom of your paper
under Did You Know
--In ancient Greece women counted their
age from the date on which they were married
not from the date of their birth
The five parts in a Greek tragedy
Prologue provides information about prior events
Parodos entrance of the chorus Episodes acting and dialogue part of the play Ode chorus part of the play Exodos departure of all characters and the
chorus
More Theater of the Greeks
The Chorus was a group of 15 men who spoke in one voice as one ldquocharacterrdquo They represented the people and summarized the action and offered prayers to the gods
The word chorus has multiple meanings Add details to the graphic organizer to show how chorus functions in the texts listed in the circles
It was a citizenrsquos civic duty to participate in Greek dramas
Heavy robes and platform shoes were worn to add size and distinction
Masks were the most distinctive features
The five uses of masks were to identify age sex mood rank and used as a megaphone
Masks were made of bark cork leather and linen
A mask was called a persona
(Much like an actor takes on the
persona of his or her character)
Brain Break-Litter Box
RulesDirections Partners ball up a piece of paper and place it
on the desk Partners pick up the paper and place the
paper ball in the trash bin
Using forehead and back of hand only
Literary Terms to Know and Apply
Tragedy (pg 199)
Tragic flaw (pg 199)
Epithet In media res Epiphany Hamartia (pg 263)
Hubris (pg 263)
Dynamic Character Static Character Dramatic irony Situational irony Verbal irony Direct characterization Indirect characterization
(15 min)
If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Unit Notes Review
1 ______________ were the most distinctive features of the characterrsquos costume
2 Theatre began as ____________________
3 From what four items were masks made
4 List three functions of masks in Greek drama
5 What function does the chorus serve
Drama GamesYou are going to be either an actor or an audience member in a drama game
Only four words can be spoken ldquoHi Honey Irsquom Homerdquo Actors will receive cards with a brief scenario Each will make an entrance saying only the four words and using appropriate gestures and movements to convey the situation
Actors will make a mask that reflects the emotion of the scenario on the card and wear it during the entrance
You will watch this enactment and try to guess what the scenario is by observing the actorrsquos movements and listening to his or her voice
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Background Information (5 min) Read the summary of ldquoThe Story of Oedipusrdquo pg 200
Literary Terms to Pay Attention tohellip Situational Irony ndash when a character or reader expects
one thing to happen but something else entirely happens
Verbal Irony ndash when someone says one thing but means another
Dramatic Irony ndash the contrast between what a character knows and what the reader or audience knows (Greek tragedies used this to create suspense and humor)
Sphinxrsquos Riddlehelliphow smart are you
What walks on four legs in the morning two in the afternoon and three in the evening
Answers (you die if you get it wronghellip)
A human ndash child healthy adult old man with a cane
The Sphinx had the head of a woman the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Remember This is a story that
was not invented by Sophocles
The original audiences would have known the story and how it ended
Apollohellip Greek god of music
medicine light truth and poetry
Had an oracle at Delphi ndash which was the most famous oracle of Ancient Greece An oracle is a priestess
who delivers the prophesies of the gods
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip Themes
The quest for identity Limits of free will The abuse of power
Symbolism Sight and Light = Truth Blindness and Dark = Ignorancelies
Motifs (when an author uses a literary element over and over ndash in this case symbols and irony ndash that emphasize the themes) Dramatic irony Sight vs Blindness Light vs Dark
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
The five parts in a Greek tragedy
Prologue provides information about prior events
Parodos entrance of the chorus Episodes acting and dialogue part of the play Ode chorus part of the play Exodos departure of all characters and the
chorus
More Theater of the Greeks
The Chorus was a group of 15 men who spoke in one voice as one ldquocharacterrdquo They represented the people and summarized the action and offered prayers to the gods
The word chorus has multiple meanings Add details to the graphic organizer to show how chorus functions in the texts listed in the circles
It was a citizenrsquos civic duty to participate in Greek dramas
Heavy robes and platform shoes were worn to add size and distinction
Masks were the most distinctive features
The five uses of masks were to identify age sex mood rank and used as a megaphone
Masks were made of bark cork leather and linen
A mask was called a persona
(Much like an actor takes on the
persona of his or her character)
Brain Break-Litter Box
RulesDirections Partners ball up a piece of paper and place it
on the desk Partners pick up the paper and place the
paper ball in the trash bin
Using forehead and back of hand only
Literary Terms to Know and Apply
Tragedy (pg 199)
Tragic flaw (pg 199)
Epithet In media res Epiphany Hamartia (pg 263)
Hubris (pg 263)
Dynamic Character Static Character Dramatic irony Situational irony Verbal irony Direct characterization Indirect characterization
(15 min)
If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Unit Notes Review
1 ______________ were the most distinctive features of the characterrsquos costume
2 Theatre began as ____________________
3 From what four items were masks made
4 List three functions of masks in Greek drama
5 What function does the chorus serve
Drama GamesYou are going to be either an actor or an audience member in a drama game
Only four words can be spoken ldquoHi Honey Irsquom Homerdquo Actors will receive cards with a brief scenario Each will make an entrance saying only the four words and using appropriate gestures and movements to convey the situation
Actors will make a mask that reflects the emotion of the scenario on the card and wear it during the entrance
You will watch this enactment and try to guess what the scenario is by observing the actorrsquos movements and listening to his or her voice
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Background Information (5 min) Read the summary of ldquoThe Story of Oedipusrdquo pg 200
Literary Terms to Pay Attention tohellip Situational Irony ndash when a character or reader expects
one thing to happen but something else entirely happens
Verbal Irony ndash when someone says one thing but means another
Dramatic Irony ndash the contrast between what a character knows and what the reader or audience knows (Greek tragedies used this to create suspense and humor)
Sphinxrsquos Riddlehelliphow smart are you
What walks on four legs in the morning two in the afternoon and three in the evening
Answers (you die if you get it wronghellip)
A human ndash child healthy adult old man with a cane
The Sphinx had the head of a woman the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Remember This is a story that
was not invented by Sophocles
The original audiences would have known the story and how it ended
Apollohellip Greek god of music
medicine light truth and poetry
Had an oracle at Delphi ndash which was the most famous oracle of Ancient Greece An oracle is a priestess
who delivers the prophesies of the gods
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip Themes
The quest for identity Limits of free will The abuse of power
Symbolism Sight and Light = Truth Blindness and Dark = Ignorancelies
Motifs (when an author uses a literary element over and over ndash in this case symbols and irony ndash that emphasize the themes) Dramatic irony Sight vs Blindness Light vs Dark
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
More Theater of the Greeks
The Chorus was a group of 15 men who spoke in one voice as one ldquocharacterrdquo They represented the people and summarized the action and offered prayers to the gods
The word chorus has multiple meanings Add details to the graphic organizer to show how chorus functions in the texts listed in the circles
It was a citizenrsquos civic duty to participate in Greek dramas
Heavy robes and platform shoes were worn to add size and distinction
Masks were the most distinctive features
The five uses of masks were to identify age sex mood rank and used as a megaphone
Masks were made of bark cork leather and linen
A mask was called a persona
(Much like an actor takes on the
persona of his or her character)
Brain Break-Litter Box
RulesDirections Partners ball up a piece of paper and place it
on the desk Partners pick up the paper and place the
paper ball in the trash bin
Using forehead and back of hand only
Literary Terms to Know and Apply
Tragedy (pg 199)
Tragic flaw (pg 199)
Epithet In media res Epiphany Hamartia (pg 263)
Hubris (pg 263)
Dynamic Character Static Character Dramatic irony Situational irony Verbal irony Direct characterization Indirect characterization
(15 min)
If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Unit Notes Review
1 ______________ were the most distinctive features of the characterrsquos costume
2 Theatre began as ____________________
3 From what four items were masks made
4 List three functions of masks in Greek drama
5 What function does the chorus serve
Drama GamesYou are going to be either an actor or an audience member in a drama game
Only four words can be spoken ldquoHi Honey Irsquom Homerdquo Actors will receive cards with a brief scenario Each will make an entrance saying only the four words and using appropriate gestures and movements to convey the situation
Actors will make a mask that reflects the emotion of the scenario on the card and wear it during the entrance
You will watch this enactment and try to guess what the scenario is by observing the actorrsquos movements and listening to his or her voice
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Background Information (5 min) Read the summary of ldquoThe Story of Oedipusrdquo pg 200
Literary Terms to Pay Attention tohellip Situational Irony ndash when a character or reader expects
one thing to happen but something else entirely happens
Verbal Irony ndash when someone says one thing but means another
Dramatic Irony ndash the contrast between what a character knows and what the reader or audience knows (Greek tragedies used this to create suspense and humor)
Sphinxrsquos Riddlehelliphow smart are you
What walks on four legs in the morning two in the afternoon and three in the evening
Answers (you die if you get it wronghellip)
A human ndash child healthy adult old man with a cane
The Sphinx had the head of a woman the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Remember This is a story that
was not invented by Sophocles
The original audiences would have known the story and how it ended
Apollohellip Greek god of music
medicine light truth and poetry
Had an oracle at Delphi ndash which was the most famous oracle of Ancient Greece An oracle is a priestess
who delivers the prophesies of the gods
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip Themes
The quest for identity Limits of free will The abuse of power
Symbolism Sight and Light = Truth Blindness and Dark = Ignorancelies
Motifs (when an author uses a literary element over and over ndash in this case symbols and irony ndash that emphasize the themes) Dramatic irony Sight vs Blindness Light vs Dark
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
The word chorus has multiple meanings Add details to the graphic organizer to show how chorus functions in the texts listed in the circles
It was a citizenrsquos civic duty to participate in Greek dramas
Heavy robes and platform shoes were worn to add size and distinction
Masks were the most distinctive features
The five uses of masks were to identify age sex mood rank and used as a megaphone
Masks were made of bark cork leather and linen
A mask was called a persona
(Much like an actor takes on the
persona of his or her character)
Brain Break-Litter Box
RulesDirections Partners ball up a piece of paper and place it
on the desk Partners pick up the paper and place the
paper ball in the trash bin
Using forehead and back of hand only
Literary Terms to Know and Apply
Tragedy (pg 199)
Tragic flaw (pg 199)
Epithet In media res Epiphany Hamartia (pg 263)
Hubris (pg 263)
Dynamic Character Static Character Dramatic irony Situational irony Verbal irony Direct characterization Indirect characterization
(15 min)
If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Unit Notes Review
1 ______________ were the most distinctive features of the characterrsquos costume
2 Theatre began as ____________________
3 From what four items were masks made
4 List three functions of masks in Greek drama
5 What function does the chorus serve
Drama GamesYou are going to be either an actor or an audience member in a drama game
Only four words can be spoken ldquoHi Honey Irsquom Homerdquo Actors will receive cards with a brief scenario Each will make an entrance saying only the four words and using appropriate gestures and movements to convey the situation
Actors will make a mask that reflects the emotion of the scenario on the card and wear it during the entrance
You will watch this enactment and try to guess what the scenario is by observing the actorrsquos movements and listening to his or her voice
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Background Information (5 min) Read the summary of ldquoThe Story of Oedipusrdquo pg 200
Literary Terms to Pay Attention tohellip Situational Irony ndash when a character or reader expects
one thing to happen but something else entirely happens
Verbal Irony ndash when someone says one thing but means another
Dramatic Irony ndash the contrast between what a character knows and what the reader or audience knows (Greek tragedies used this to create suspense and humor)
Sphinxrsquos Riddlehelliphow smart are you
What walks on four legs in the morning two in the afternoon and three in the evening
Answers (you die if you get it wronghellip)
A human ndash child healthy adult old man with a cane
The Sphinx had the head of a woman the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Remember This is a story that
was not invented by Sophocles
The original audiences would have known the story and how it ended
Apollohellip Greek god of music
medicine light truth and poetry
Had an oracle at Delphi ndash which was the most famous oracle of Ancient Greece An oracle is a priestess
who delivers the prophesies of the gods
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip Themes
The quest for identity Limits of free will The abuse of power
Symbolism Sight and Light = Truth Blindness and Dark = Ignorancelies
Motifs (when an author uses a literary element over and over ndash in this case symbols and irony ndash that emphasize the themes) Dramatic irony Sight vs Blindness Light vs Dark
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
It was a citizenrsquos civic duty to participate in Greek dramas
Heavy robes and platform shoes were worn to add size and distinction
Masks were the most distinctive features
The five uses of masks were to identify age sex mood rank and used as a megaphone
Masks were made of bark cork leather and linen
A mask was called a persona
(Much like an actor takes on the
persona of his or her character)
Brain Break-Litter Box
RulesDirections Partners ball up a piece of paper and place it
on the desk Partners pick up the paper and place the
paper ball in the trash bin
Using forehead and back of hand only
Literary Terms to Know and Apply
Tragedy (pg 199)
Tragic flaw (pg 199)
Epithet In media res Epiphany Hamartia (pg 263)
Hubris (pg 263)
Dynamic Character Static Character Dramatic irony Situational irony Verbal irony Direct characterization Indirect characterization
(15 min)
If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Unit Notes Review
1 ______________ were the most distinctive features of the characterrsquos costume
2 Theatre began as ____________________
3 From what four items were masks made
4 List three functions of masks in Greek drama
5 What function does the chorus serve
Drama GamesYou are going to be either an actor or an audience member in a drama game
Only four words can be spoken ldquoHi Honey Irsquom Homerdquo Actors will receive cards with a brief scenario Each will make an entrance saying only the four words and using appropriate gestures and movements to convey the situation
Actors will make a mask that reflects the emotion of the scenario on the card and wear it during the entrance
You will watch this enactment and try to guess what the scenario is by observing the actorrsquos movements and listening to his or her voice
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Background Information (5 min) Read the summary of ldquoThe Story of Oedipusrdquo pg 200
Literary Terms to Pay Attention tohellip Situational Irony ndash when a character or reader expects
one thing to happen but something else entirely happens
Verbal Irony ndash when someone says one thing but means another
Dramatic Irony ndash the contrast between what a character knows and what the reader or audience knows (Greek tragedies used this to create suspense and humor)
Sphinxrsquos Riddlehelliphow smart are you
What walks on four legs in the morning two in the afternoon and three in the evening
Answers (you die if you get it wronghellip)
A human ndash child healthy adult old man with a cane
The Sphinx had the head of a woman the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Remember This is a story that
was not invented by Sophocles
The original audiences would have known the story and how it ended
Apollohellip Greek god of music
medicine light truth and poetry
Had an oracle at Delphi ndash which was the most famous oracle of Ancient Greece An oracle is a priestess
who delivers the prophesies of the gods
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip Themes
The quest for identity Limits of free will The abuse of power
Symbolism Sight and Light = Truth Blindness and Dark = Ignorancelies
Motifs (when an author uses a literary element over and over ndash in this case symbols and irony ndash that emphasize the themes) Dramatic irony Sight vs Blindness Light vs Dark
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
The five uses of masks were to identify age sex mood rank and used as a megaphone
Masks were made of bark cork leather and linen
A mask was called a persona
(Much like an actor takes on the
persona of his or her character)
Brain Break-Litter Box
RulesDirections Partners ball up a piece of paper and place it
on the desk Partners pick up the paper and place the
paper ball in the trash bin
Using forehead and back of hand only
Literary Terms to Know and Apply
Tragedy (pg 199)
Tragic flaw (pg 199)
Epithet In media res Epiphany Hamartia (pg 263)
Hubris (pg 263)
Dynamic Character Static Character Dramatic irony Situational irony Verbal irony Direct characterization Indirect characterization
(15 min)
If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Unit Notes Review
1 ______________ were the most distinctive features of the characterrsquos costume
2 Theatre began as ____________________
3 From what four items were masks made
4 List three functions of masks in Greek drama
5 What function does the chorus serve
Drama GamesYou are going to be either an actor or an audience member in a drama game
Only four words can be spoken ldquoHi Honey Irsquom Homerdquo Actors will receive cards with a brief scenario Each will make an entrance saying only the four words and using appropriate gestures and movements to convey the situation
Actors will make a mask that reflects the emotion of the scenario on the card and wear it during the entrance
You will watch this enactment and try to guess what the scenario is by observing the actorrsquos movements and listening to his or her voice
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Background Information (5 min) Read the summary of ldquoThe Story of Oedipusrdquo pg 200
Literary Terms to Pay Attention tohellip Situational Irony ndash when a character or reader expects
one thing to happen but something else entirely happens
Verbal Irony ndash when someone says one thing but means another
Dramatic Irony ndash the contrast between what a character knows and what the reader or audience knows (Greek tragedies used this to create suspense and humor)
Sphinxrsquos Riddlehelliphow smart are you
What walks on four legs in the morning two in the afternoon and three in the evening
Answers (you die if you get it wronghellip)
A human ndash child healthy adult old man with a cane
The Sphinx had the head of a woman the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Remember This is a story that
was not invented by Sophocles
The original audiences would have known the story and how it ended
Apollohellip Greek god of music
medicine light truth and poetry
Had an oracle at Delphi ndash which was the most famous oracle of Ancient Greece An oracle is a priestess
who delivers the prophesies of the gods
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip Themes
The quest for identity Limits of free will The abuse of power
Symbolism Sight and Light = Truth Blindness and Dark = Ignorancelies
Motifs (when an author uses a literary element over and over ndash in this case symbols and irony ndash that emphasize the themes) Dramatic irony Sight vs Blindness Light vs Dark
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Brain Break-Litter Box
RulesDirections Partners ball up a piece of paper and place it
on the desk Partners pick up the paper and place the
paper ball in the trash bin
Using forehead and back of hand only
Literary Terms to Know and Apply
Tragedy (pg 199)
Tragic flaw (pg 199)
Epithet In media res Epiphany Hamartia (pg 263)
Hubris (pg 263)
Dynamic Character Static Character Dramatic irony Situational irony Verbal irony Direct characterization Indirect characterization
(15 min)
If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Unit Notes Review
1 ______________ were the most distinctive features of the characterrsquos costume
2 Theatre began as ____________________
3 From what four items were masks made
4 List three functions of masks in Greek drama
5 What function does the chorus serve
Drama GamesYou are going to be either an actor or an audience member in a drama game
Only four words can be spoken ldquoHi Honey Irsquom Homerdquo Actors will receive cards with a brief scenario Each will make an entrance saying only the four words and using appropriate gestures and movements to convey the situation
Actors will make a mask that reflects the emotion of the scenario on the card and wear it during the entrance
You will watch this enactment and try to guess what the scenario is by observing the actorrsquos movements and listening to his or her voice
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Background Information (5 min) Read the summary of ldquoThe Story of Oedipusrdquo pg 200
Literary Terms to Pay Attention tohellip Situational Irony ndash when a character or reader expects
one thing to happen but something else entirely happens
Verbal Irony ndash when someone says one thing but means another
Dramatic Irony ndash the contrast between what a character knows and what the reader or audience knows (Greek tragedies used this to create suspense and humor)
Sphinxrsquos Riddlehelliphow smart are you
What walks on four legs in the morning two in the afternoon and three in the evening
Answers (you die if you get it wronghellip)
A human ndash child healthy adult old man with a cane
The Sphinx had the head of a woman the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Remember This is a story that
was not invented by Sophocles
The original audiences would have known the story and how it ended
Apollohellip Greek god of music
medicine light truth and poetry
Had an oracle at Delphi ndash which was the most famous oracle of Ancient Greece An oracle is a priestess
who delivers the prophesies of the gods
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip Themes
The quest for identity Limits of free will The abuse of power
Symbolism Sight and Light = Truth Blindness and Dark = Ignorancelies
Motifs (when an author uses a literary element over and over ndash in this case symbols and irony ndash that emphasize the themes) Dramatic irony Sight vs Blindness Light vs Dark
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Literary Terms to Know and Apply
Tragedy (pg 199)
Tragic flaw (pg 199)
Epithet In media res Epiphany Hamartia (pg 263)
Hubris (pg 263)
Dynamic Character Static Character Dramatic irony Situational irony Verbal irony Direct characterization Indirect characterization
(15 min)
If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Unit Notes Review
1 ______________ were the most distinctive features of the characterrsquos costume
2 Theatre began as ____________________
3 From what four items were masks made
4 List three functions of masks in Greek drama
5 What function does the chorus serve
Drama GamesYou are going to be either an actor or an audience member in a drama game
Only four words can be spoken ldquoHi Honey Irsquom Homerdquo Actors will receive cards with a brief scenario Each will make an entrance saying only the four words and using appropriate gestures and movements to convey the situation
Actors will make a mask that reflects the emotion of the scenario on the card and wear it during the entrance
You will watch this enactment and try to guess what the scenario is by observing the actorrsquos movements and listening to his or her voice
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Background Information (5 min) Read the summary of ldquoThe Story of Oedipusrdquo pg 200
Literary Terms to Pay Attention tohellip Situational Irony ndash when a character or reader expects
one thing to happen but something else entirely happens
Verbal Irony ndash when someone says one thing but means another
Dramatic Irony ndash the contrast between what a character knows and what the reader or audience knows (Greek tragedies used this to create suspense and humor)
Sphinxrsquos Riddlehelliphow smart are you
What walks on four legs in the morning two in the afternoon and three in the evening
Answers (you die if you get it wronghellip)
A human ndash child healthy adult old man with a cane
The Sphinx had the head of a woman the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Remember This is a story that
was not invented by Sophocles
The original audiences would have known the story and how it ended
Apollohellip Greek god of music
medicine light truth and poetry
Had an oracle at Delphi ndash which was the most famous oracle of Ancient Greece An oracle is a priestess
who delivers the prophesies of the gods
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip Themes
The quest for identity Limits of free will The abuse of power
Symbolism Sight and Light = Truth Blindness and Dark = Ignorancelies
Motifs (when an author uses a literary element over and over ndash in this case symbols and irony ndash that emphasize the themes) Dramatic irony Sight vs Blindness Light vs Dark
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Unit Notes Review
1 ______________ were the most distinctive features of the characterrsquos costume
2 Theatre began as ____________________
3 From what four items were masks made
4 List three functions of masks in Greek drama
5 What function does the chorus serve
Drama GamesYou are going to be either an actor or an audience member in a drama game
Only four words can be spoken ldquoHi Honey Irsquom Homerdquo Actors will receive cards with a brief scenario Each will make an entrance saying only the four words and using appropriate gestures and movements to convey the situation
Actors will make a mask that reflects the emotion of the scenario on the card and wear it during the entrance
You will watch this enactment and try to guess what the scenario is by observing the actorrsquos movements and listening to his or her voice
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Background Information (5 min) Read the summary of ldquoThe Story of Oedipusrdquo pg 200
Literary Terms to Pay Attention tohellip Situational Irony ndash when a character or reader expects
one thing to happen but something else entirely happens
Verbal Irony ndash when someone says one thing but means another
Dramatic Irony ndash the contrast between what a character knows and what the reader or audience knows (Greek tragedies used this to create suspense and humor)
Sphinxrsquos Riddlehelliphow smart are you
What walks on four legs in the morning two in the afternoon and three in the evening
Answers (you die if you get it wronghellip)
A human ndash child healthy adult old man with a cane
The Sphinx had the head of a woman the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Remember This is a story that
was not invented by Sophocles
The original audiences would have known the story and how it ended
Apollohellip Greek god of music
medicine light truth and poetry
Had an oracle at Delphi ndash which was the most famous oracle of Ancient Greece An oracle is a priestess
who delivers the prophesies of the gods
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip Themes
The quest for identity Limits of free will The abuse of power
Symbolism Sight and Light = Truth Blindness and Dark = Ignorancelies
Motifs (when an author uses a literary element over and over ndash in this case symbols and irony ndash that emphasize the themes) Dramatic irony Sight vs Blindness Light vs Dark
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Drama GamesYou are going to be either an actor or an audience member in a drama game
Only four words can be spoken ldquoHi Honey Irsquom Homerdquo Actors will receive cards with a brief scenario Each will make an entrance saying only the four words and using appropriate gestures and movements to convey the situation
Actors will make a mask that reflects the emotion of the scenario on the card and wear it during the entrance
You will watch this enactment and try to guess what the scenario is by observing the actorrsquos movements and listening to his or her voice
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Background Information (5 min) Read the summary of ldquoThe Story of Oedipusrdquo pg 200
Literary Terms to Pay Attention tohellip Situational Irony ndash when a character or reader expects
one thing to happen but something else entirely happens
Verbal Irony ndash when someone says one thing but means another
Dramatic Irony ndash the contrast between what a character knows and what the reader or audience knows (Greek tragedies used this to create suspense and humor)
Sphinxrsquos Riddlehelliphow smart are you
What walks on four legs in the morning two in the afternoon and three in the evening
Answers (you die if you get it wronghellip)
A human ndash child healthy adult old man with a cane
The Sphinx had the head of a woman the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Remember This is a story that
was not invented by Sophocles
The original audiences would have known the story and how it ended
Apollohellip Greek god of music
medicine light truth and poetry
Had an oracle at Delphi ndash which was the most famous oracle of Ancient Greece An oracle is a priestess
who delivers the prophesies of the gods
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip Themes
The quest for identity Limits of free will The abuse of power
Symbolism Sight and Light = Truth Blindness and Dark = Ignorancelies
Motifs (when an author uses a literary element over and over ndash in this case symbols and irony ndash that emphasize the themes) Dramatic irony Sight vs Blindness Light vs Dark
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Background Information (5 min) Read the summary of ldquoThe Story of Oedipusrdquo pg 200
Literary Terms to Pay Attention tohellip Situational Irony ndash when a character or reader expects
one thing to happen but something else entirely happens
Verbal Irony ndash when someone says one thing but means another
Dramatic Irony ndash the contrast between what a character knows and what the reader or audience knows (Greek tragedies used this to create suspense and humor)
Sphinxrsquos Riddlehelliphow smart are you
What walks on four legs in the morning two in the afternoon and three in the evening
Answers (you die if you get it wronghellip)
A human ndash child healthy adult old man with a cane
The Sphinx had the head of a woman the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Remember This is a story that
was not invented by Sophocles
The original audiences would have known the story and how it ended
Apollohellip Greek god of music
medicine light truth and poetry
Had an oracle at Delphi ndash which was the most famous oracle of Ancient Greece An oracle is a priestess
who delivers the prophesies of the gods
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip Themes
The quest for identity Limits of free will The abuse of power
Symbolism Sight and Light = Truth Blindness and Dark = Ignorancelies
Motifs (when an author uses a literary element over and over ndash in this case symbols and irony ndash that emphasize the themes) Dramatic irony Sight vs Blindness Light vs Dark
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Sphinxrsquos Riddlehelliphow smart are you
What walks on four legs in the morning two in the afternoon and three in the evening
Answers (you die if you get it wronghellip)
A human ndash child healthy adult old man with a cane
The Sphinx had the head of a woman the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Remember This is a story that
was not invented by Sophocles
The original audiences would have known the story and how it ended
Apollohellip Greek god of music
medicine light truth and poetry
Had an oracle at Delphi ndash which was the most famous oracle of Ancient Greece An oracle is a priestess
who delivers the prophesies of the gods
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip Themes
The quest for identity Limits of free will The abuse of power
Symbolism Sight and Light = Truth Blindness and Dark = Ignorancelies
Motifs (when an author uses a literary element over and over ndash in this case symbols and irony ndash that emphasize the themes) Dramatic irony Sight vs Blindness Light vs Dark
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip
Remember This is a story that
was not invented by Sophocles
The original audiences would have known the story and how it ended
Apollohellip Greek god of music
medicine light truth and poetry
Had an oracle at Delphi ndash which was the most famous oracle of Ancient Greece An oracle is a priestess
who delivers the prophesies of the gods
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip Themes
The quest for identity Limits of free will The abuse of power
Symbolism Sight and Light = Truth Blindness and Dark = Ignorancelies
Motifs (when an author uses a literary element over and over ndash in this case symbols and irony ndash that emphasize the themes) Dramatic irony Sight vs Blindness Light vs Dark
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Apollohellip Greek god of music
medicine light truth and poetry
Had an oracle at Delphi ndash which was the most famous oracle of Ancient Greece An oracle is a priestess
who delivers the prophesies of the gods
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip Themes
The quest for identity Limits of free will The abuse of power
Symbolism Sight and Light = Truth Blindness and Dark = Ignorancelies
Motifs (when an author uses a literary element over and over ndash in this case symbols and irony ndash that emphasize the themes) Dramatic irony Sight vs Blindness Light vs Dark
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Oedipus Rex Noteshellip Themes
The quest for identity Limits of free will The abuse of power
Symbolism Sight and Light = Truth Blindness and Dark = Ignorancelies
Motifs (when an author uses a literary element over and over ndash in this case symbols and irony ndash that emphasize the themes) Dramatic irony Sight vs Blindness Light vs Dark
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Thememdashthe central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story revealsLiving a simple life leads to greater personal freedom
The deepest loneliness is sometimes felt when we are among friends
What Is Theme
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
bull A theme is a generalization about life or human nature
bull Certain types of experiences are common to all people everywhere
Universal Themes
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
bull shine a light on our common experiences
bull come up again and again in literature
bull can help guide us through our lives
bull deal with basic human concernsmdashgood and evil life and death love and loss
Universal Themes
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Match these familiar stories to the appropriate universal theme
It pays to work hard and plan ahead
Appearances can be deceiving
Universal ThemesQuick Check
Stories
The Little Red Hen
Beauty and the Beast
The Three Little Pigs
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
A
B
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
The theme is not the same thing as the subject
bull The subject is simply the topic It can be stated in a single word such as loyalty
bull The theme makes some revelation about the subject and should be expressed in a sentence ldquoLoyalty to a leader is not always noblerdquo
Finding the Theme
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Writers often express theme through what their characters learn
bull Does the main character change
bull Does a character realize something he or she did not know before
Finding the Theme
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Conflict helps reveal themebull What is the conflict or struggle between
opposing forces that the main character faces
bull How is the conflict resolved
Two friends find a wallet One friend wants to return it to the owner the other wants to keep it
People are often rewarded for making the right moral decision
They return the wallet and share a small reward
Conflict Resolution Theme
Finding the Theme
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Theme Development Thoughts speech actions of characters identifying shared values and experiences
between groups or generations repetition of ideas in different forms repeated symbols contrast of values
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Sometimes the title gives clues
bull Does the title have a special meaning
bull Does it point to the theme
The theme applies to the entire work
bull Test your statement of the theme Does it apply to the whole work not just to parts of it
Finding the Theme
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Classify each theme as either valid or not valid Explain your choices
Making a JudgmentQuick CheckTrue love solves all of lifersquos problems
People who have a lot of money or power are sometimes greedy for more
People who do good deeds will be happy and will not suffer
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Theme Review 1 What is theme What is the difference
between topic and theme 2 How is theme often revealed Are plots themes and characters of classical
literature still relevant today How
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
bullSongbullStorybullPoembullMovieCreate a chart for each and write down its theme
Title
Topic
bull How the main character changes
bull How the conflict is resolved
bull What the title suggests
Theme
Homework
Find one for each of the following
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Assign parts Oedipus ndash King of Thebes A priest of Zeus Creon- brother of Jocasta Choragos- leader of the chorus Tiresias- blind prophet Jocasta- queen wife of Oedipus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Messenger of Thebes Chorus- Theban citizens
List clues to the killerApply literary terms
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Prologue amp Scene 1 Exit Ticket and Review
1 List three disasters that are occurring in Thebes Why is Thebes suffering from a death plague
2 Why does Oedipus become angry with Teiresias
3 What are three things Teiresias foreshadowed in his prophecy for Oedipus
4 If you could be told your future would you choose to hear it Why or why not
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Trust WalkhellipAfter reading Prologue amp Scene One
In what ways is Oedipus blind With a partner take turns blindfolding each other The
partner with sight should lead around his classmate helping himher avoid obstacles and narrating what he sees The ldquoblindrdquo student uses his senses of touch smell and hearing to ldquoseerdquo in new ways
1 How did you feel when you were blind
folded Could you ldquoseerdquo in other ways
2 How did you feel when you were the leader
Did your responsibility sharpen your own sight
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
How do Blind People Read and Write
Silently read ldquoLouis Braillersquos Magic Dotsrdquo information sheet and answer the following in complete sentences
Questions
1 In the early 1800s how did blind children learn
2 How did Louis Braille lose his sight
3 Who invented ldquonight writingrdquo What was its
purpose
4 How many dots are there in a braille cell
5 When did the United States adopt the braille
system
(15 min)
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Brain BreakStand and Complete
Son of a gun
Right between the eyes
Just between you and me
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
While Reading Scene 2 Letrsquos Discuss Oedipus and Creonrsquos
argumentOedipusrsquo Main Points
1 Teiresias isnrsquot a real prophet for he would have solved the Sphinxrsquos riddle
2 Creon is a eloquent speaker thus manipulates others
3 Creon told Oedipus to send Teiresias which shows that they are plotting together
4 Why didnrsquot Teiresias find the killer if he is a prophet
Creon
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
After reading Part One Analyze the incidents of dramatic irony If you donrsquot finish complete for homework
Example of dramatic irony ndash in
the form of a quotation with
citation
Explanation of what the character
thought he or she said or heard
Explanation of what the audience knows
that makes this quotation
suspenseful or humorous
(15 min)
Fill out the 3-column T-chart sheet to indicate what Oedipus knows opposed to
what the audience knows
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Think-Pair-Share (3 min)
With your shoulder partner create a list of famous people who have been guilty of the character flaw(s) listed in the inner circle Use the reference words in
the four corners to extend your thinking
Arrogance
ArroganceAmbition
Pride
Literature Politics
History Sports ampEntertainment
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
What are Oedipusrsquo characteristics
Good TraitsOedipus sincerely loves his people and is concerned sympathetic and eager to help rid the plague cast upon them (ll13-15)
Harmatias Oedipus is proud of his intelligence his courage and his station in life He is stubborn when he believes himself to be right is quick to fight back when threatened and is quick to cast judgment on others (ll505-514)
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
REVIST OUR LITERARY TERMS1 Indirect characterization the
writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that characters thoughts words and actions
2 Hubris-excessive pride 3 Hamartia character flaws
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Analyzing Oedipus Rex
1 Take a sheet of white typing paper 2 Create an Oedipus character from magazine cutouts3 Give traits for the following
Harmatias (should have 4 traits) Good qualities (should have 3 traits) Label each as indirect or direct characterization
4 For each trait give textual evidence from the play with the page number to support your answer5 In a paragraph below the feet of Oedipus explain your
prediction of Oedipusrsquos downfall
Write in complete sentences
Brain BreakSports Galore
Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
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Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Scene 3 Exit Ticket and Review
1 How does Jocasta show disrespect to the gods
2 Why does Oedipus and Jocasta not notice the similarities between their past oracles
3 What clue led Jocasta to understand who Oedipus is
4 Why does Oedipus not listen to Jocasta when she said to stop questioning about his parents
5 What is one fact from the shepherd that would prove Oedipusrsquo innocence
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
After Reading Scene 3Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic ironyHONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE Situational Irony - A man takes
a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
Situational Irony - A man takes a step aside in order to avoid getting sprinkled by a wet dog and falls into a swimming pool
Verbal Irony The simple comment Oh Great after something rotten happens
Dramatic Irony When the main character (in a scary movie) is being chased by a killer and we know that the killer is hiding in the closet but the character doesnrsquot
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
1 In scene 3 the messenger from Corinth calls himself Oedipusrsquo ldquosaviorrdquo
2 Teiresias the prophet is blind but is clairvoyant
3 Teiresias says to Oedipus ldquoI say that you with both your eyes are blindrdquo
4 In the Prologue Oedipus states ldquo by avenging the murdered King I protect myselfrdquo
5 At the end of scene 3 Oedipus asks ldquoHow could I wish that I were someone else How could I not be glad to know my birthrdquo
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero
What are the characteristics of a tragic hero
The tragic hero is a man of noble stature He is not an ordinary man but a man
with outstanding quality and greatness about him His own destruction is for a
greater cause or principle
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Born of Noble Birth
Typically a king or member of the royal family Someone that normal people would ldquolook up
tordquo or admire ndash has outstanding qualities
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Also called the Hamartia Traditional fatal flaw is hubris or excessive
pride Flaw ultimately leads to herorsquos downfall often
death
Possesses a Fatal Flaw
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
First enjoys privileged life (remember noble birth)
Flaw causes a reversal of fortune called the Peripeteia
Ultimate fate is a downfall often death
Downfall seems moreimpressive due to fallfrom noble position
Fate is controlled by flaw
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Suffering always has greater meaning often related to the flaw
Audience feels pity for hero because flaw is not his fault so downfall seems undeserved
Suffers more than he deserves
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
In Class Essay
Is Oedipus a victim of fate or his own free will
Write a three-to-four paragraph essay in which you analyze Oedipus as a tragic hero
Use evidence from the play including direct quotations to support your ideas
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
In the 12 boxes on the white paper Illustrate the literary terms by using an example from the play Use color
Label each term Explain the example
in own words in 1-3 COMPLETE sentences
1 Tragedy
2 Hamartia
3 Hubris
4 In media res
5 Epiphany
6 Indirect characterization
7 Foreshadowing
8 Dramatic irony
9 Verbal irony
10 Situational irony
11 Dynamic character
12 Static character
Oedipus Rex Story BoardhellipPrepare a story board to illustrate the Greek tragedy literary terms You may use this on the unit test
You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
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You must create a story board telling the story of Oedipusrsquos life Make sure you label the places Oedipus traveled and tell the importance of the events that took place there
Your story board MUST include (ADD COLOR)
Oedipusrsquos birth The murder of King Laius at the crossroadsThe shepherd The sphinxMt Cithaeron Oedipus as king married to Jocasta The messenger ThebesPolybus and Merope CorinthThe drunk man Apollorsquos oracle at Delphi
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
The Digital Story
Illustrate your comprehension of a character or a theme within the play Oedipus Rex by choosing ONE of the following
HONORS Complete BOTH Create a 30 sec digital story (animotocom) Create a digital word-cloud with 25 words
(wordlenet)
(Project Grade)
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
Study for Test
Study all literary terms vocabulary and discussion questions
- After Reading Scene 3 Copy and explain the irony in each of the following examples in Oedipus by identifying the points of contrast Determine whether the example represents verbal situational or dramatic irony HONORS For each type of irony also give two everyday examples (15 min) LEFT SIDE
-
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