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“Texting with C and O”

Explore the tragic scavenger hunt in "Oedipus the King" and delve into its major themes such as light and darkness, sight and blindness, arrogance and hubris, fate and freewill, plague and health, and prophecy. Reflect on the profound insights and political commentary provided by Sophocles to his ancient audiences. Includes impactful quotes, images, and a thesis paragraph.

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“Texting with C and O”

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  1. “Texting with C and O”

  2. The Most Tragic Scavenger Hunt EVER!

  3. Major Themes in “Oedipus the King”

  4. Themes and Motifs • Light and darkness • Sight and blindness (also denial!) • Arrogance and Hubris (King vs the people) • Fate and freewill (fate being controlled by the Gods, freewill being in control of one’s own choices- thus the crossroads) • Plague and Health (note: “Miasma” and Moral health, Ares) • Prophecy, Oracles, Predestination

  5. Miasma • An oppressive or unpleasant atmosphere that surrounds or emanates from something …

  6. When researching themes/motifs: • We examine word choice (diction) • We carefully understand the chorus (insight into Sophocles’ beliefs?) • We consider the BIG picture of theatre • We keep our ancient audience in mind: • Believed in and feared the Gods • Suffered from blight, plague, war, and storms • Had multiple formations of government: Democracy, Monarchy (Oedipus the King), Oligarchy and Tyranny. • Were politically motivated and involved

  7. Theme posters must have: • A clear title • 4-6 excellent quotes (Sophocles 341-344) • Images and art to support your themes • A thesis paragraph (4-6 sentences) that answers: How and to what effect does the theme of ______________ emerge in the play? What insight and/or political commentary might Sophocles be providing to his audiences?

  8. HW: COMPLETE THE PLAY!!!

  9. Your fate has already been determined by a higher power. • Children should be loyal to their parents no matter what the cost. • You have complete control over your own life because you have free will over your own actions. • If knowing the truth leads to pain, then it’s better not knowing it. • You cannot be blamed for something you did in ignorance. • The past will always come back to haunt. • It is better to keep a dark secret to yourself than to expose the ugly truth. • Sometimes living with the guilt and knowledge of what you’ve done wrong is worth than death. • All types of pride are wrong. • The history and actions of your family determine your fate and success in life.

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