Module 2 - the focus of this module is to continue to develop comprehension of the key events and characters and to build upon the Greek Tragedy metalanguage we are using for the outcome. We will also begin to develop a quote bank for the themes that are studied: Truth & Seeing, Identity, Fate & Free Will and Guilt & Punishment.
Watch the revision videos and take notes as necessary including the ones at the end of the presentation. Particularly key moments and character traits.
Answer the discussion question on slide 6 using evidence from the text.
Answer the questions for Episode 4 on slide 7.
Add to the quote bank below. Highlight the text for the different themes and add quotes as you go. Each student is to contribute a quote for each theme.
In your book or google doc, unpack the essay prompt below and brainstorm how you would respond to the topic in an analytical paragraph.
Consider the following: key words, examples and evidence from the text you would use, unpack what the prompt is asking you to do/write about?
To what extent is Oedipus shown to be responsible for his own suffering in ‘Oedipus the King’? Discuss.