Greek Drama

Discussion - Greek Drama An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing to prepare for this week's discussions and assignments: Chapter 25 - The Theater Of Sophocles The Theater of Sophocles The Civic Role of Greek Drama Aristotle’s Concept of Tragedy Sophocles The Origins of Oedipus the King Oedipus the King, by Sophocles Chapter 29 - What’s Your Purpose? Common Approaches to Writing About Literature Comparison and Contrast Watch the following videos to prepare for this week's discussions and assignments: An Introduction to Greek Theatre (00:06:53) (opens in new window) Fate, Family, and Oedipus Rex (00:13:34) (opens in new window) One of the beautiful qualities of Greek drama is that it weaves fantastic characters and tales into an ancient setting, but many of the traits the characters embody resonate with modern readers. Reflect upon the appeal of ancient Greek theater, and respond to these questions: At what point in the play were you most distanced as a reader? At what point were you most engaged as a reader? What universal human traits do you see reflected in the characters in the play? HowWhat universal human traits do you see reflected in the characters in the play? How did Sophocles draw you in as a reader through characterization and character development? What “larger truths" do you take away from this drama? What applications to modern life or modern spirituality do you see in reading Oedipus the King? Requirements Initial Posts: 150 - 250 words