Choose one of the prompts and answer it in a 500-word, imaginative and well-constructed essay.
The idea of fate and/or karma is prevalent in literature. Explain how Oedipus exemplifies this theme discussing how it functions to further both the plot and moral of the play.
Does the downfall of Oedipus result from a tragic flaw? If not, explain the cause for the downfall in detail, creating an alternate argument. If so, identify the tragic flaw and discuss how this impediment leads to Oedipus’ downfall.
Tiresias’ prophecy could be considered self- fulfilling. Prove this statement and examine how prophecy in general works throughout the course of the play.
How does Sophocles manipulate different literary terms to enhance the theme of the play?
Some would describe pride as a shameful or poisonous trait, while others would describe it as a typical and necessary human trait. Is pride normal and good or is it to be avoided at all costs?
How do the ideas of blindness and sight correlate to the ideas of knowledge and ignorance throughout the play?
Using your background knowledge from Oedipus, answer the question: Why did the chicken cross the road? (This is a prompt that asks you to think philosophically or metaphorically, if you are not going to take it seriously, do not choose it.)
Detailed description of what I would like you to do for this essay:
Introduction:Your introduction should include a thesis statement that is underlined. This should be the last sentence of your introduction. Please make sure that your introduction is 10-12 sentences. A great way to introduce your paper is to give us some background information on the poet you choose.
Conclusion:Make sure that your conclusion is long enough (10 sentences) and that you restate your thesis in the conclusion in other words.
Three body paragraphs:
Each one needs to be 12-15 sentences long. Remember that each paragraph needs to be well-defined with a topic sentence at the beginning that will guide the reader and let the reader know what you will be talking about.
The last thing that you need to do is an MLA Works Cited Page that includes a citation for your outside source that you found via the Thomas University library databases.
