Assignment for discussion of Oedipus:

After reading the plot summary of Oedipus on page 214 - 215 of Theatre; The Lively Art, read the prologue and the Chorus at the end of the Prologue. This is the first 12 pages of the play.

For more details about who the Chorus in a Greek play is, read page 214 from Theatre; The Lively Art, and also listen to the audio post for Unit #5.

After reading the first 12 pages of the play, focus on pages 10, 11 and 12 and respond to the following questions (Use the numbered formatting in your response. Automatic deduction of 3 points if not formatted this way):

1. Who does the Chorus represent? (2 points)

2. Who do you interpret the Chorus to be speaking to? (2 points)

3. Give your interpretation of what the Chorus is saying in the following selected lines from page 11 (3 points):

"Oh Gods, descend! Like three streams leap up against The fires of our grief, the fires of darkness;

Be swift to bring us rest!"

4. Give a brief summary (two or three sentences) of what you think the Chorus is talking about overall on pages 10, 11 and 12. (3 points)