Hipokrits, Oedipus and Dear Abby....

We were able to use computers over the past week to do some research on Greek Theatre.  We will be having a quiz on Wednesday, February 22.

Here's what you will need to know:

1. theatron, parados, orchestra, skene, proskenion:  where do they go on that diagram of a Greek amphitheatre?

2.  Be able to match these terms to the appropriate definition:

a) unity of time, unity of place, unity of time;  b) Sophocles;
c) deus ex machina; d) dithyramb; e) hipokrit; f) Thespis;
g) Dionysus;  h) patron/choregos;  i) Oedipus Rex; j) chorus

3.  Are you able to write a three sentence summary of the story of Oedipus?  Sophocles' tragedy, Oedipus Rex, is the classic tale of a great man made low through extreme pride.  What does his story tell us about human beings, fate, and free will?

Here's some great background information to help you study and learn more.... http://www.theatrefolk.com/spotlights/the-greek-theatre

After the quiz, we will be reading the Dear Abby letters you wrote based on these three choices:

a) I've learned that I am fated to do something.....

b) I've discovered something terrible about my family.....

c) I've done something wrong and I know I need to be punished....

These letters are due Tuesday, February 21--make sure I get two copies--one with your name on it, one anonymous and unidentifiable for the class to use!

You can have fun with these letters (i.e., oh no, my family is from another planet) or be more serious....just remember that you are writing-in-role.  We may use our own knowledge and experience to create new scenarios, but these are characters we will be exploring, not our own lives. :)

Have a great Family Day weekend!