Sophocles Forum: Oedipus the King
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Sophocles Forum: Oedipus the King
View the History of Greek Drama video: http://youtu.be/dmBDfl9YJY4
View as many of the 60second Recap videos on Oedipus Rex (King): http://youtu.be/BiW2NkhTL1o
Read the link on Oedipus and Sight from the Temple Blog — note that Part I comes after Part II — just scroll down to reverse the order: http://templeofpegasus.blogspot.com
Answer the following questions in 500 words.
- What is the most interesting information you learned about Greek drama or festivals in the History of Greek Drama video? Why is this interesting to you?
- List out at least 8 contributing factors that moved the tragedy of Oedipus forward. These might be character traits, complications of plot, etc.
- Who or What do you think is really to blame for the tragedy of Oedipus? Explain your answer in 200
- How does the author of the Temple blog on Oedipus and sight describe the story as an inner journey for Oedipus as well as an outer journey? Explain.
- How does the author of the Temple blog explain how “sight” and “seeing” are important in the play?