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Prophecy features in Oedipus the King by Sophocles. Focus on the play and discuss: how do prophetic acts operate within the play? How is prophecy relevant to one or more major theme(s) in the play?

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Assessments

Role of Prophecy in Oedipus the King Prophecy features in Oedipus the King by Sophocles. Focus on the play and discuss: how do prophetic acts operate within the play? How is prophecy relevant to one or more major theme(s) in the play? Introduction with thesis argument Three to four body paragraphs with examples and Conclusion

Why do you think Arnold mentions Sophocles in the poem? What do you think Arnold means by the “eternal note of sadness”?Explain

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Ambrose

Dover Beach Assignment Access the poem “Dover Beach.” Copy the poem into your study guide. Read the poem out loud. How does the poem make you feel? Why do you think “Dover Beach” is called Arnold’s most modern? Why do you think Arnold mentions Sophocles in the poem? What do you think Arnold means by […]

Define dramatic irony in your own words. Then identify three specific instances of this literary device in Sophocles’ Oedipus the King and explain what makes each an example of dramatic irony. In your view, how does the extensive use of dramatic irony relate to the overall theme(s) you see in the tragedy?

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Ambrose

Additional Instructions for the Extra Credit Essay: For this part, you will write a well-developed essay of 3 to 4 fully-developed paragraphs. Develop a clear thesis and support your statements with relevant examples and quotes from the text. Explain what this evidence shows. Answer all parts of the question specifically. Question for the Extra Credit […]