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.

  1. 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?
  2. List out at least 8 contributing factors that moved the tragedy of Oedipus forward. These might be character traits, complications of plot, etc.
  3. Who or What do you think is really to blame for the tragedy of Oedipus? Explain your answer in 200
  4. 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.
  5. How does the author of the Temple blog explain how “sight” and “seeing” are important in the play?
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