Sophocles
In your notebook, make three columns indicating
1. Sophocles' contribution to theatre
2. Plays about mythology
3. Interesting facts
1. Sophocles' contribution to theatre
2. Plays about mythology
3. Interesting facts
"Private Horror Made Public"
- How does the author describe Oedipus before he even states his name? How does this lend to one’s understanding of the tragedy of his situation?
- What historical event accompanied this recent production of “Oedipus,” and why is it mentioned?
- How is the theatre in which this play is performed arranged, and why?
- How does the director combine traditional Greek theatrical techniques with modern ones?
- How do the actors and setting of the play reflect the tragedy of this drama?
- How does the director use the body language of Oedipus and the chorus to indicate their feelings?
Character Map
Directions: You will make a character map of your assigned character. You must include all of the following in your map. This map is worth 16 points. Be ready to discuss your map with others in a small group.
1. Name of Character: Oedipus, Jocasta, King Laius, Creon, Tierisias
2. Three pictures of an item pertaining to character.
3. Relationship to Oedipus
4. Fate
5. Character’s major choice
6. Character’s major consequence for choice
7. Bio-poem of character
Line 1: Name
Line 2: Three adjectives describing character
Line 3: Important relationships (father of.. son of…)
Line 4: Three things, people, or ideas that the person loves
Line 5: Three feelings the person experienced
Line 6: Three fears the person experienced
Line 7: Accomplishments
Line 8: Three things the person wanted to see or experience
Line 9: Person’s residence
Line 10: Name
8. Four quotes supporting who the character is based on
A. What he/she said
B. What he/she does
C. Emotional state of character
D. Character’s self-image
1. Name of Character: Oedipus, Jocasta, King Laius, Creon, Tierisias
2. Three pictures of an item pertaining to character.
3. Relationship to Oedipus
4. Fate
5. Character’s major choice
6. Character’s major consequence for choice
7. Bio-poem of character
Line 1: Name
Line 2: Three adjectives describing character
Line 3: Important relationships (father of.. son of…)
Line 4: Three things, people, or ideas that the person loves
Line 5: Three feelings the person experienced
Line 6: Three fears the person experienced
Line 7: Accomplishments
Line 8: Three things the person wanted to see or experience
Line 9: Person’s residence
Line 10: Name
8. Four quotes supporting who the character is based on
A. What he/she said
B. What he/she does
C. Emotional state of character
D. Character’s self-image