For your final post on Oedipus the King, focus on the topic of tragedy. Make a connection between what made tragedy enjoyable for audiences to read in Ancient Greece and a story/film/show that you would identify as a tragedy. Include the following in your post:- Title your post with the tragedy story/film/show that you are connecting to Oedipus.
- Use a quote from Oedipus the King that you use to help explain, in your personal opinion, what makes the story tragic.
- Brief summary and explanation of connection between a tragedy story/film/show you have seen (see list below) and the story of Oedipus the King. What is similarly enjoyable about these two tragic stories? Why do you think the author chose a depressing ending instead of a hopeful or life-affirming one?
- In Oedipus, many believe either his Ego, the Prophecy, or his lack of (or choice not to exercise) Free Will, caused his tragic demise. What caused the tragic ending for the character(s) in the story/film/show you have chosen to write about?
- Write THREE comment responses to your classmates' posts. One of them may be in response to my vocab post, showing me you understand at least one of the vocab words. Don't forget to include your initials!
Possible Tragedy Films to Blog About: Donnie Darko, Schindler's List, Million Dollar Baby, Mystic River, United 93, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Titanic, Gladiator, The Reader, Reign Over Me, Requiem for a Dream, Philadelphia, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, American History X, American Beauty, A Simple Plan, Boys Don't Cry, The Patriot, Braveheart, Selena
Don't forget to include your initials in your post either! Put them in the 'Labels' section!
