1. What is mood?
In literature, mood is a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions.
Usually, mood is referred to as the atmosphere of a literary piece, as it creates an emotional situation that surrounds the readers.

2. Oedipus and the sphinx
In “Oedipus and the Sphinx,” what causes the city of Thebes to be isolated from the world?
In “Oedipus and the Sphinx,” what does the author mean by “This gave Oedipus pause” in paragraph 8? What mood does it create?

3. Comparing Text
What lines or descriptions reveal aspects of Will’s and Oedipus’s character?
What are some possible themes of each story? What theme(s), if any, do the stories share? Cite evidence to support your response.