Do Now: Paraphrase the Chorus' speech on Page 59. Is this the moment in the play when Oedipus recognizes the truth and loses everything? Why?
Classwork:
The Chorus helps the audience react to information provided by The Shepherd and The Attendant.
1. Oedipus recognizes who he is and what he has done on Page 58.
2. How does he react? What is his purpose in going to Jocasta?
3. How does he react to her death? Why?
4. Analyze Creon at the end of the play,
Homework: Finish the reading questions on your handout. Begin studying for the test by reading the Literary Terms and Themes sections of your handout.
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