Friday, January 30, 2015

Antigone 1/29/15

On Thursday 1/29/15 we

  • Reviewed the requirements for the Reflective Reading Response that is due this Tuesday, 2/3
  • Remember to bring two to three printed copies to class.
  • Discussed that our first reading quiz will be on Antigone 7:35 p.m. Please be on time to take the quiz.
  • Explored the history of Antigone with the an explanation of the relationship between Sophocles and Pericles.
  • Explored the genesis of the curse on the family of King Laius (Oedipus' father)
  • Discussed the development of the characters in the play with a focus on Antogone and Ismene.
  • Discussed the role of the Chorus
  • Discussed the importance of written (Creon's)  versus unwritten (Zeus') laws as developed in the plot.  

Homework for Tuesday, 2/3:
  1. Complete a thorough reading Antigone, if you haven't already.
  2. Write a well-organized one page response, typed, double-spaced, 12 pts. Time New Roman
  3. Prepare for quiz on Antigone

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