Note: Students, I said in class Thursday that I was going to change this to a different question, but the question I was going to substitute is actually next week’s discussion board question. So, please just go through some of the stophes and antistrophes sung by the Chorus and try to find an example of powerful, poetic language.
In Oedipus the King, the Chorus functions as the collective voice of the citizens of Thebes. The Odes, sung by the chorus, also exemplify one of Aristotle’s criteria for great tragic theatre: “language enhanced by varying beauties.” Select one passage (You do not have to discuss the entire ode) sung by the Chorus and write a 150-word post in which you analyze the meaning of the passage and give examples of some of the beautiful language employed. Include the line numbers for us.
Do not address a passage that has already been discussed by another student.
To submit your post, follow the steps below.
1. Scroll up to the black strip at the top of the screen and click the black “plus” sign inside the white circle. It is located to the right of the course title.
2. In the box that reads “Add title,” type in a title that includes your first name, last name, and the words “Discussion 2” (example: John Hart Discussion 2).
3. Type your response in the text box. Remember that your first post must be at least 150 words in order to receive full credit.
4. Navigate to the right side of the screen and choose the Post Category “Week 2 Discussion.” DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING UNDER THE BOX THAT READS “CATEGORY STICKY.” LEAVE THAT AS IT IS. (It will read “Select Category.”)
5. Publish the post by clicking the blue button on the right.
6. This week you do not have to respond to another student due to the shortness of the week.
