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Oedipus Rex Final (101 pts. Possible) Pd.1 review Tragedy or Comedy?.. Identify characters associated directly with each of the following locations. Minimum number of characters is suggested in parentheses. Briefly explain how each character is connected. History of Greek Theatre Plot
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Oedipus Rex Final (101 pts. Possible) Pd.1 review Tragedy or Comedy?.. Identify characters associated directly with each of the following locations. Minimum number of characters is suggested in parentheses. Briefly explain how each character is connected. History of Greek Theatre Plot Characters 10) (10 pts.) Of the four living characters in question #9, select the most dynamic (changing) and most static (unchanging). In one concise paragraph, contrast the extent to which these two characters change and clarify the underlying message suggested by this contrast. 11) (5 pts.) chorus in Oedipus Rex. Complete Text Knowledge 12) (8 pts.) Complete a line by line translation of …13) (10 pts.) Select one of the quotes below. In one concise paragraph identify who said it, to whom it was said, the context of the quote and the significance of the passage when it is viewed in the context of the completed tragedy. Be certain to discuss irony. EQs 14) (10 pts.) Select a specific character from Oedipus Rex and, in one concise paragraph, show how Sophocles uses that character to suggest an answer to the following EQ: Is identity fixed or fluid? O-Sophocles’ depiction of Oedipus suggests that identity is fluid. He begins as a mighty hero and ends in utter misery! This is reflected in his attitude: towards Creon before and after. Reflected in his appearance: gouges eyes out in order to avoid seeing the surroundings which once brought him joy (irony-in Teiresias), how the chorus views him: considered a hero initially, yet pitying him as unworthy of Thebes. Who or what determines my identity? Gods, events, parents, self, people around us O- J- Teiresias- Herdsman- Creon- What happens when how I perceive myself comes into conflict with how others perceive me? O- T- J-she figures it out before others, and as a result kills herself. In order to avoid the pain of viewing this shift
Themes-pd.1 review continued 15) (15 pts.) Identify a theme explored in Oedipus Rex. In one well developed paragraph trace the development of this theme throughout the text. Cite specific textual evidence as you go. *Through the twisted …fate is uncontrollable *power *reliance upon others for choices/actions *pride/arrogance *self-image *gods vs. man *actions and consequences *the suffering of one as payment for others Throughout OR, Oedipus experiences a downfall for the better of a community. *in weaknesses characters find strength *suffering of one as a corrupting influence-land, daughters -adversity reveals strength
Oedipus Rex Final (101 pts. Possible)-Pd. 4 Review Tragedy or Comedy?.. Identify characters associated directly with each of the following locations. Minimum number of characters is suggested in parentheses. Briefly explain how each character is connected. History of Greek Theatre Plot Characters 10) (10 pts.) Of the four living characters in question #9, select the most dynamic (changing) and most static (unchanging). In one concise paragraph, contrast the extent to which these two characters change and clarify the underlying message suggested by this contrast. 11) (5 pts.) chorus in Oedipus Rex. Complete Text Knowledge 12) (8 pts.) Complete a line by line translation of …13) (10 pts.) Select one of the quotes below. In one concise paragraph identify who said it, to whom it was said, the context of the quote and the significance of the passage when it is viewed in the context of the completed tragedy. Be certain to discuss irony. EQs 14) (10 pts.) Select a specific character from Oedipus Rex and, in one concise paragraph, show how Sophocles uses that character to suggest an answer to the following EQ: -Is identity fixed or fluid (not eyeball fluid!)? *O. *Jocasta *Creon *Antigone and Ismene -What happens when my identity comes into conflict with how others perceive me? *O. *Creon *Laius *Tieresias -Who or what determines my identity? (fate, self, parents, gods, environment, others, actions/choices) *O *Jocasta *Tieresias *Creon
Pd. 4 Review Continued 15) (15 pts.) Identify a theme explored in Oedipus Rex. In one well developed paragraph trace the development of this theme throughout the text. Cite specific textual evidence as you go. Themes fate, blindness (physical and meta), fragility of position (uncertainty of the future), generational influence (generational sins), pride/arrogance (hubris), desire for power, desire to control, man vs. gods *messengers *shepherd *that one guy
