Activity 1
Complete reading of Oedipus the King from page 10 (right hand column) at highlighted [Enter JOCASTA] to end.
Oedipus_the_King_Full_Text(1) (4)
OER source:
https://www.oercommons.org/authoring/9802-oedipus-the-king
License: CC Attribution 4.0 International
Activity 2
Click the link below for my video lecture Aristotle Defines Tragedy. The content of this video is relevant to one of the two essay choices you will be given for a writing assignment about Oedipus the King. If, for any reason the link is not working for you, you can download the attached mp4 file of the video.
Aristotle Defines Tragedy Video
“Tragedy is an imitation of an action of high importance, complete and of some amplitude; in language enhanced by distinct and varying beauties; acted not narrated; by means of pity and fear effecting its purgation of these emotions.”
Activity 3
Essay 2 due: Sunday, March 29, 11:59 p.m.,
Click this link to access essay directions.
To submit your essay, return to your Blackboard course and Click the Essay Submission Links folder on the black navigation panel. Within the folder, click the subfolder labeled “Essay 2.”
Citation for Oedipus the King
The rules for citing this play are different from the citation of modern plays or other works of fiction. This guide will show you the correct in-text citation for Oedipus the King.
Grading Information: You can expect to receive a grade for your essay within 10 days, if not sooner. Your work will be evaluated according to a visible rubric so that you can see and understand the basis for the grade. Additional comments will be provided.
Activity 4
Be sure to review the “Format Matters” video and the “Format Illustration” materials before submitting your essay.
Activity 5 (Optional)
Click this link to access what is considered to be a wonderful production of Oedipus the King. The actors wear masks, and every attempt is made to replicate how the ancient productions might have looked and sounded. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TonLOAkc1OY
Activity 6
Click this link to access the Week 7 discussion board.
