Essay Assignment
Write a well-organized essay that analyzes Sophocles’ drama Oedipus the King.
It should have the following paragraphs: an introduction, several body paragraphs, and a conclusion. It should also contain a Works Cited.
Keep in mind that 400 is the minimum length. In order to receive an excellent grade, you probably want to write at least 500 words.
You may use the assignment title or create your own title. Include details on your:
Consider the suggested themes below:
Fate or destiny, especially as opposed to free will. This theme applies to Oedipus, of course, but it can also apply to Jocasta.
Pride, arrogance, and hubris, especially of Oedipus.
Physical blindness, especially as opposed to blindness toward the truth. This theme can apply to both Oedipus and Tiresias.
Oedipus as a tragic hero with a fatal flaw (hamartia),
Suspense, especially as Sophocles builds suspense when telling a story that is well known to the audience.
Parallels between the riddle of the sphinx and the life of Oedipus.
Draft 1 is graded on MLA paper form, word count, and participation in peer review.
