Monday, September 11

We started our class period this morning by watching the school news. We were also asked to do our daily spark, which was 5 questions about a previous story we read in class: Oedipus Rex.

In your literary grou.ps, continue reading Opedius Rex (pages 284-300). Complete the Thinking Through the Literature on page 300.

Homework : Begin Unit 3 in the Wordskills Workbook Pages 31-35 parts A and B only.

The question for the daily spark are listed below:

Answer the following questions about Oedipus Rex

1. In the beginning of the play, Oedipus insists on meeting personally with the priests. What does Oedipus' actions suggest about him as a ruler?
2. Creon is reluctant to share his information in front of the priests; what is Creon arfaid of?
3. Why does Oedipus believe that Tiresias must be involved in Laius' murder?
4. Why doesn't Oedipus respond when Tiresias says Oedipus married his mother and killed his father? (p.281)
5. Do you think Oedipus is being logical in assuming Tiresias must be involved in the murder of Laius? Explain.

sc-Donald Hawkins