Sunday, February 17, 2013

Antigone and Oedipus

Due Dates for Antigone and Oedipus:

The reading and notes for Antigone are due on Wednesday, February 20. A Socratic seminar will be held on February 20 in order to discuss the play with your classmates. I will collect your notes after the discussion. 

Thursday, February 21:  You will continue to work on the Oedipus masks and quotes in class. 

Antigone Quiz (40 Points) will be on Friday, February 22.

Antigone Creative Writing Assignment (20 Points) will be due on Thursday, February 28.

Monday, February 25:  Discussion of masks and the continuation of the dramatic reading of Oedipus the King (Part II). 

Greek Drama and Oedipus End Test:  TBD  (Most likely Friday, March 1).

Reference Material for Oedipus and Antigone:

Greek Theater Glossary
Study Guides – Oedipus
Oedipus - Background Animated Movie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX34LKPOMxs
Oedipus Rex (Oedipus the King) Audio book:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9WOQT7qD7w