Sophocles, Oedipus the King
This item is included in the following series/curriculum: Living Literature: The Classics and You
- Grade Level: Senior High (10-12)-Adult
- Subjects: Contemporary, Classical literature
- Produced By: Governors State University
- Year: 1994
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Running Time: 58m 46s
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The range of discussion topics in this lesson includes the nature of tragedy, the concept of "moira" (fate) vs. "tuche" (chance), the religious conservatism practiced by Sophocles, and some general speculations about human nature. What besides his own destruction does Oedipus gain? What does it mean to be human? How should one live? Does Oedipus suffer justly? Is the play a celebration of the tragic hero?