Introduction to Greek Theatre/Drama & Oedipus Rex

First, Who is a tragic figure to you? Discuss: period 6:https://padlet.com/lguy2/h367ptg5fd6d7h0w

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Today, we will begin our reading Oedipus Rex, by Sophocles, as translated by Paul Roche. Before we begin reading, or as we read, we will learn about the Origins of Greek Drama/Western Theatre/Tragedy (Development)through lecture, short videos, and old school PowerPoints.  The objectives are historical: to understand the historical background and the foundations of modern theatre; literal--to understand the literary archetypes found in Oedipus; to learn the literary techniques found in all tragedies: irony, catharsis.  Lets start with a great background video: An Introduction to Greek Tragedy.  

Questions to understand: How did Greek drama develop? What were some of the stylistic developments of Greek tragedies/plays? What are some of the components or what makes Greek tragedy effective? Who were the giants of Greek Tragedy? Why are Greek tragedies so alluring/fascinating? 

You will take notes.  Look for answers to the following: Why are Greek tragedies so popular? With what issues do the tragedies grapple? What questions do the plays deal with? 

Modes of Learning: Warm-up/lecture; videos and biographies, time lines & Reflective Journals.