ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Fall 2022 [Conway]
ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Fall 2022 [Conway]

Week 06

 

Painting of blind Oedipus in red cloak being led by daughter against background of stormy sky
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Activity 1

In preparation for our reading of the ancient Greek tragedy Oedipus the King, please review the attached PowerPoint presentation  Greek Tragedies,

Activity 2

Please watch this fascinating 10-minute video, which illustrates and expands on some of the information in the Activity 1 readings.

Activity 3 

This 10-minute video picks up from the History of Theatre Part 1, showing the development of Greek theater with specific reference to the play we will be reading, Oedipus the King.

Theatrical mask of Zeus
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Activity 4

Begin the reading of Oedipus the King from the Prologue to Page 10 (right hand column) at the point of [Enter JOCASTA]. Pay special attention to the developing characters of the protagonist, King Oedipus, Creon, and Teiresias.

(OER source: https://www.oercommons.org/authoring/9802-oedipus-the-kingLicense: CC Attribution 4.0 International).

 

Greek Black Figure kylix vase
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Public Doman

Activity 5

Click this link to access the Week 6 Discussion board.

Click here for information about How Discussion Boards Work.
Click here for information about How Discussion Boards Are Graded.

 

Reminder: The Introduction essay is due this week (Sunday, October 2).
See Activity 4 on the Week 5 page for directions.
When you are ready to submit, navigate back to your Blackboard course. On the dark grey navigation panel, click “Essay Submission Links.” Then click “Introduction Essay ”

Reviewing My Comments on Your Essays

When your grade shows up in Blackboard, please be sure to review both my text and voice comments on your essay.This is very important so that you can incorporate the comments/corrections into your next draft. Please see “How to Review Instructor’s Comments on Your Written Work” in COURSE INFORMATION.