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Oedipus Test Prep:
Next Wednesday you will receive the test questions, will be given
instructions and will have the entire period
to work. You will be able to use your laptops to type responses and use your
text, handouts and notes taken
to provide support.
Be aware of the following:
1. If you do not use quotes within your responses they will not be considered
adequately supported.
2. Many of the questions have multiple parts. If they are not all addressed
full credit will not be earned.
3. If you are not ready when you walk in (you haven’t studied, don’t have
important quotes in mind,
haven’t organized your handouts and thoughts) you will have made the test and
ability to succeed on
it more difficult.
4. The seats will be rearranged and I will be monitoring your use of the
laptops. You will not have
access to this blog during the test and should not be using the web.
This sheet is designed to help you go through the play methodically and
precisely. It is to be used for
studying only. It may not be used on the test.
1) Summarize the situation in Thebes at the beginning of the play. What has
caused the
blight/plague? What must be done in order to resolve it?
2) Oedipus seeks to solve the situation in Thebes. In order to find out how
to do so he sends
someone to an oracle. Identify the person he sends and give the content of
his message upon his
return.
3) What does the news brought back from the oracle prompt Oedipus to decree
in front of the
people of Thebes? How does this decree result in dramatic irony?
4) Teiresias is the first of many to try and resist Oedipus’ wishes to have
information shared with
him. What does Teiresias tell Oedipus about Oedipus’ past, present and
future? Based upon the
entirety of the play is he a prophet or a false prophet?
5) Give and evaluate at least two reasons why Oedipus discards Teiresias’
visions / predictions.
6) When Creon returns he attempts to prove to Oedipus that he is not plotting
to overthrow the
king. Why does Creon tell Oedipus he does not want to be king? Also, how is
their dispute
ended? Since the situation is not truly resolved, explain how this situation
surprises Oedipus
and the audience at the end of the play.
7) Messenger 1 brings Oedipus good and bad news—what is it? This leads
Oedipus to discuss the
fear he has of Merope. When Messenger 1 attempts to comfort Oedipus with
additional
information he also upsets him. Summarize the information and analyze the
separate reactions
that Oedipus and Jocasta have to it.
8) Before the herdsman enters Jocasta has gone inside the palace. Describe
her reasoning for
doing so and explain what she does as a result. Explain the Dramatic Irony
that results from
Oedipus’ misunderstanding.
9) What tactics does Oedipus threaten to use in order to secure information
from the Herdsman?
What does the Herdsman reveal? Why does Jocasta not need this information in
order to
complete her understanding of the backstory?
10)At this point Oedipus finally sees the chain of events clearly. Track the
“custodians” baby
Oedipus had from birth to his foster parents. Also tell why each custodian
gives the baby to the
next.
11)When Oedipus finally understands the events that have taken place he finds
Jocasta and blinds
himself. At this point Oedipus trades one blindness for another. Discuss his
original (figurative)
blindness and how it later leads to his (literal) blindness. Do not forget to
include the 3 reasons
for blinding himself.
12)Define the Sphinx’s riddle and its solution. Include the reason Oedipus
was able to answer it
when others were not. How is his name significant to this?
13)Evaluate and discuss the importance of Polybus and Merope to the plot.
(Remember they
appear in the backstory and news of them appears in the actual story.)
14)Discuss the function of the Chorus (including Strophe and Antistrophe) as
a cast member of
Oedipus Rex.
15) The Greeks dependence upon mythology to explain the world around them
caused them to
know the result of stories like Oedipus prior to seeing the play unfold.
Discuss how this shared
literacy creates the opportunity for playwrights like Sophocles to use both
Dramatic Irony and
Harmatia / Hubris? Make sure to use at least 2 direct examples from Oedipus.
16) Using textual evidence confirm or dispute the following: Due to Laius’
death (and therefore
early exit from the unfolding plot) Jocasta is more at fault than Laius in
regards to Oedipus’
undoing since she had a larger impact upon Oedipus’ life.
17)A Greek tragedy is defined, in part, by the downfall the hero experiences.
Thoroughly explore
and discuss the following in a well-crafted response:
A. The standing Oedipus occupied at the beginning of the play,
B. At least 2 instances where Oedipus’ hamartia is present (the entire story
can be used)
C. How hamartia ultimately leads Oedipus to his downfall even though many
attempt to stop
him from realizing self-awareness.
18)Analyze the role and importance of minor characters in the play (those
characters who remain
nameless: Messenger 1, and the Herdsman/Shepherd.)
19)Discuss the importance of Messenger 2 to the plot. What important
information does he offer?
What defining feature(s) of Greek Theater require his appearance?
20)One of the cornerstones in the Greek system of beliefs was the belief that
one’s fate was
predetermined and could not be avoided. There are remnants of this belief in
our current
culture. Name and discuss at least two. Make sure to compare the attitudes of
our society
towards the remnants you identified with the attitudes of the Greeks.
21)Greek Theatre Terminology:
Choregus
Theatron
Tetralogy
Skene
22)Definitions of:
Hubris:
Hamartia:
Hero:
Dramatic Irony:
23)According to the people (chorus, strophe, antistrophe) what will occur if
the oracles Oedipus
and Jocasta discuss do not come true?
24) What message does this play tell the today’s audience about the role of
fate and oracles in ancient
Greek culture?
What message did the play enforce / reinforce for the ancient Greeks?
Consider the political, social and religious implications of both questions.
25) Oedipus’ actual family tree and the family tree he thought he was a part
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