World Literature Lap 2 Mrs. Hackworth Oedipus the King World Literature Lap 2 Mrs. Hackworth

Episode 1 Oedipus Choragos Tiresias Chorus Summary of Message Characters Oedipus vows to find Laius’ killer and says that he has sent for Tiresias, the blind prophet. After much pleading and mutual antagonism, Oedipus makes Tiresias say what he knows. Oedipus Choragos Tiresias Chorus

Episode 1 Oedipus appeals for information and pronounces his curse on the murderer. Tiresias is summoned: at first he refuses to tell what he knows, but aroused by Oedipus' taunts he declares Oedipus the murderer. Oedipus declares a conspiracy by Creon. Tiresias declares that the murderer is present, and will be found son and husband to his mother.

Footnotes and Annotations When reading Oedipus the King, be sure to pay attention to footnotes. The footnotes serve as a guide to help the reader better understand the history, terminology and characterization. Make annotations as you read. Making note of aspects that you do not quite understand as well as connecting ideas along the way

Lit Circle Define the assigned terms with your lit circle. Provide an example from the play (if you can come up with one) Catharsis does not have an example yet. Be prepared to share with the class.

GREEK & ROMAN MYTHOLOGY Fate (noun) the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power. GREEK & ROMAN MYTHOLOGY the three goddesses who preside over the birth and life of humans. Each person's destiny was thought of as a thread spun, measured, and cut by the three Fates, Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos.

When Oedipus solves the riddle of the sphinx. Fate Example from Play When Oedipus solves the riddle of the sphinx.

Hubris (noun) excessive pride or self-confidence. excessive pride toward or defiance of the gods, leading to nemesis.

Hubris Example from Play Oedipus’ confidence in finding Laius’ murderer.

a fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine. Hamartia (noun) a fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine.

Hamartia Example from Play Oedipus’ excessive pride

Nemesis (noun) the inescapable agent of someone's or something's downfall. a long-standing rival; an archenemy. a downfall caused by an inescapable agent.

Nemesis Example from Play Oedipus’ prophecy

Catharsis (noun) the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.

Catharsis Example from Play This will happen in episode 5.