'King laius' presentation slideshows

Oedipus Rex Study Guide

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Personality Theories

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Sophocles and Oedipus the King

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Antigone Background Notes

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The Pre-Oedipus Story

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The Pre-Oedipus Story

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The Pre-Oedipus Story

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The Pre-Oedipus Story

The Pre-Oedipus Story. All the knowledge you need to know before reading Oedipus Rex (or Oedipus the King ). Once Upon a Time . . . It all began in Greece, in a city-state by the name of Thebes.

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Oedipus

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Greek Drama

Greek Drama. Dramatic Beginnings. Began in 6 th century B.C. Religious festivals honoring Dionysus, the god of wine and fertility, or new growth Masked dancers performed on a circular stage. Thespis of Icaria, a Greek poet, introduced the first actor to the stage

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OEDIPUS

OEDIPUS. INTRODUCTION. Sophocles. Born 496 B.C. Wrote 113 plays, only 7 have survived From an area outside Athens, Greece Won 1 st at the Dionysian 18 times Innovator of drama: painted background scenery and 3speaking actors Interested in character portrayal

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Sophocles (495-406B.C.)

Sophocles (495-406B.C.). Born in 495 B.C. outside of Athens Son of an armor manufacturer Schooled in poetry, music, and dancing Won first prize at the Dionysian at age 28 years old Won first prize 24 times and second place 7 times. Sophocles.

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Greek Drama

Greek Drama. Oedipus Rex and Antigone By Sophocles. The Beginnings of Drama. Began as a part of an Athenian religious festival honoring Dionysus, the god of wine and festivity. They gathered in large, outdoor theaters. Plays were performed including tragedies, comedies, and satyr plays.

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1. What has Creon just discovered? What has Oedipus said about him?

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Oedipus

Oedipus . AF. the story of a man's doomed attempt to outwit fate. Warned by the oracle at Delphi that their son will kill his father, King Laius and Queen Jocasta. oracle.

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Oedipus Rex (Oedipus the King)

Oedipus Rex (Oedipus the King). An Ancient Greek Tragic Play By Sophocles. Character List.

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King Laius

King Laius. Gel Gibson Mrs. Deemer AP English. Background. King of Thebes Exiled by amphion and zethus Divine hero Brought love of youths to Greece Son of Labdacus Raised by regent Lycus Married Jocasta. Chrysippus. Laius tutored him Escorted to Nemean Games

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God/Hero/Myth

God/Hero/Myth. Hades Oedipus Persephone. Hades.

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