February 24 - Oedipus the King

This week we will finish reading Oedipus the King in class.  The end test worth 60 POINTS will be on Monday, March 3.  Below is a list of the information needed in order for you to prepare for the test.  The previous blog entry does have study guides and other links for your review. 

The test consists of true/false questions, multiple choice questions, character identification section (matching), quote analysis section, the Greek Theater background section (fill-in the blank), and a short essay question on Greek drama and Greek masks.  STUDY!

Know the following characters:

The Priest

Oedipus

Polybus

Merope

Creon                         

Jocasta            

Teiresias

King Laius                             

Antigone                    

First Messenger

Second Messenger                 

Oedipus                                  

Herdsman/Shepherd              

Understand the setting, plot and themes: 

What happens?  Why?  Where does it all happen?  What do we learn? How do the characters behave?  How does the play fit into a tragedy?  What themes are found in the play? 

Understand Greek Drama and Theater Masks:

Review the PowerPoints – Know EVERYTHING listed on the Greek Theater PowerPoint and know EVERYTHING listed on the Greek Masks PowerPoint.