RESPONSE PAPER: Oedipus the King
Instructions: Complete a Close Reading of Sophocles’ Oedipus the King. Next, write a 4-5 page essay in response to the question below. The paper must make clear use of paragraphing and in-text citations, following MLA guidelines. Research material used must be properly documented following MLA style, on the Works Cited page, and must be used only as evidence for main points in your paper. Limit: 2 research sources.
QUESTION: In Sophocles’ Oedipus the King, how does Oedipus’ character seem to deteriorate as the play progresses? Who or what is responsible for the tragedy that befalls him?
NOTE:
You must go beyond the traditional 5 paragraph essay.
Draw evidence from each episode in the play; use quotations and add line citations.
Use research as supporting evidence for main points in your paper.
Have a clear introduction with a clear thesis statement, and a conclusion that takes the reader beyond the play.
One of the sources should be: The Norton Anthology: World Literature: Beginnings to 1650. Volumes A-C. Fourth edition. Martin Puchner. Editor. ISBN: 978-0-393-26590-3College Dictionary/Thesaurus
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