Slide 1The Literature of Antiquity Greek Drama: Oedipus Rex Slide 2 Learning Objectives Learn about the elements of Greek theatre. Explore Aristotles contribution to our…

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Slide 1 Frasier Fill out the comedy study guide. Watch for the Oedipal myth. Over the weekend, complete the Oedipus reading guide. Purchase Medea, peruse the introduction.…

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âRiddle me this, riddle me thatâ¦â Who: Laius, King of Thebes and his wife, Jocasta What: A prophecy Where: Greece, in the city of Thebes When: A very long time ago Why:…

âRiddle me this, riddle me thatâ¦â Who: Laius, King of Thebes and his wife, Jocasta What: A prophecy Where: Greece, in the city of Thebes When: A very long time ago Why:…