1. Aug. 24, 2018

2. Tragedy and the Tragic Hero
In your binder, answer the following:
What comes to mind when you think of “a tragedy”?
Can you name a character who might be a “tragic hero”?

3. Oedipus Rex – Ancient Greek Tagedy
Sophpcles
496 B.C. – 406 B.C
Ancient Greek philosopher and author of Oedipus Rex

4. Oedipus Rex – Today’s Tragic Hero
Write: Oedupus = swollen feet
Brainstorm allowed: How could someone’s feet become swollen?

5. Oedipus Rex – Page 423
We will read this with (hopefully) student volunteers  Yay! You guys ROCK!
As we read THINK about whether we are reading a story that promotes fate or free will. This time, I do not want to hear “both.” It must be one or the other.