Oedipus Homework for Discussion on Wednesday, 3/3 |
The element of “free choice” in the fall of a tragic hero is connected to the hero’s hamartia. Theoretically, the hero chooses one course of action over another and this choice is made because of the hero’s weakness. |
Going on the assumption that Oedipus has all of the characteristics of a traditional tragic hero, decide the following: |
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Write up a short discussion of your ideas and be prepared to debate about them on 3/3. |