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Sierra Steadham & Abby Freeman Oedipus Sierra Steadham & Abby Freeman

Greek Tragedy Greek Tragedy = Drama Tragic heroes Tragic flaws Tells the story of the downfall of a person of high prestige The protagonist is normally a respected leader but eventually causes their own downfall. Usually preformed in front of live audiences

Greek Tragedy - Literary Devices Dramatic Irony Audience knows what is happening before the characters do Peripeteia Turning point of the story – the climax Imagery Poet uses words to create a vivid mental image

Sophocles (496 – 406 BC) Wrote Oedipus the King and several other plays Award-Winning Playwright Wrote during the Golden Age of Greek Tragedies Used an open-air theatre and very few sets / props Related to the faithfulness and human experience

Oedipus the King By: Sophocles A plague has hit Thebes and the only way to stop it is for King Oedipus to find the murderer of Laius, who was his predecessor – and also his father! Throughout the play, Oedipus finds out that he killed Laius. He also discovers that his wife, Jocasta, is his mom. When the rest of Thebes finds out, Oedipus is exiled. GREEK TRAGEDY

Oedipus Protagonist of Oedipus the King Tragic Hero Tragic Flaw – over-confidence / pride Kills his dad and marries / has kids with his mom Pride led to his downfall