AoS 1: Reading and Responding to Texts

In this AoS, students will read Sophocles' Greek tragedy Oedipus the King.  Students will explore the text through multiple themes and examine the play with the outcome culminating in a text response essay. 

Summary
"Oedipus the King" is a Greek tragedy by Sophocles that centers on the themes of fate, free will, and self-discovery. The play follows Oedipus, the King of Thebes, as he strives to save his city from a devastating plague. In doing so, he embarks on a journey of investigation that leads him to uncover unsettling truths about his own identity and his connection to the city's troubles. Throughout the play, dramatic irony plays a crucial role, as the audience is aware of certain truths long before the characters are. The story highlights the struggle between human agency and the inevitability of fate, as well as the consequences of knowledge and self-awareness.