Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Suggested topics to Study:
Section 1: Oedipus characters and terms (look at handouts). Section 2: Multiple Choice (Medea) ** from study questions. If you need clarification from friends, refer to the question number from the packet. This will facilitate conversation. Section 3: Quote Identification and Philosophical significance (Medea). Study the philosopher's impact/focus from notes.Section 4: Short Answer (Antigone and Oedipus) Review motivations (kings and their subjects), Role of blind prophet, Role of power/pride.. Section 5: AP Free Response Question deals with Universality.
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In section 1 it says Oedipus characters and terms are the terms refering to voacbulary?
ReplyDeleteAriana,
ReplyDeleteIt is referring to every term with Oedipus. Including vocabulary, characters, and terms on various handouts dealing with Oedipus. She told us (while looking at the test) that it was easy recall and it shouldn't be a problem.
For the A.P. Universality prompt, how long does it have to be? (for Ms. Edwards or someone else who can answer this question. . .)
ReplyDeleteSteven
ReplyDeleteMy best guess would be there is no set length as long as you support you answer, but depending upon your organization may determine the length. I believe Mrs. Edwards mentioned it would be asking which out of the three tragedies is the most universal, but I would be prepared on all three to be safe. Hope that helps!
Joe. You are correct. Structure does determine length of the response.
ReplyDeleteAriana. Focus on TERMS. The terms that are on there are ones that I believe that you will recognize, based on classroom discussion:)
TO ALL: Hit Medea hard! The test focuses on all three; however, the test is slightly Medea "heavy." Also, make sure you know what universality means; go to you "place of strength" to support this idea. This type of response is very "AP" in construction. The AP test may give you a broad prompt and you choose your area of focus for response.
Does the essay have to be about all three Greek plays or can it just be about the universality of one?
ReplyDeleteAlison-
ReplyDeleteI could be wrong but the way she was talking about it in class it sounded like we choose one and describe how that is universal
Kevin. You are correct. Choose ONE play and hit it hard! I sugggest some discussion regarding ideas for organization. Perhaps some leaders can step up and start a discussion for each of the plays; this will help you focus on the UNIVERSAL aspects of your play of interest:)
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of doing Antigone for my play choice but I only have two aspects of universality right now:
ReplyDelete-family love
-unjust authority
If anyone has a third idea or a better one than I do I would appreciate your input
Mrs. Edwards-
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of doing pride and the consequences of it for my third support. Do you think that's a good idea?
I'm going to do Medea for the universality free response. My aspects are:
ReplyDelete1. pain of betrayal
2. how bombarding emotions can terminate all logic (not sure how to make this more concise)
3. hopelessness resulting from failed efforts
With the discussion of the role of the blind prophet, it seems to me that despite that the prophet has good intentions and speaks honestly his role seems to be relatively useless in that no one really benefits from his warnings. Oedipus tries to escape his fate and finds it anyway, then refuses to believe him, and Creon disregards him completely. He comes off as a puppet of the fates, who really just doesn't have any control, but simply burdens the task of being the barer of bad news. I also find it ironic that he is accused of being a liar in both accounts, and yet he is the only one who speaks in absolute truth.
I was also considering choosing Medea for my essay. I plan on using 1. emotion over reason, 2. loss of innocence and 3. fate. I'm not feeling too strong on the fate aspect so if anyone could help out or help me choose another point. I'd really appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteEveryone: Is there anything universal about the characterization? Archtype? Just a thought...
ReplyDeleteHey peeps,
ReplyDeleteI've found that the Outline of Aristotle's Theory of Tragedy in the POETICS in helpful when it comes to the essay. Section 2 talks about how history deals with the particular and tragedy is universal. Tragedy creats a cause-and-effect cahin that clearly reveals what may happen at any time or place because that is the way the world operates. I bet some of the points made in this outline could be used in an intro or conclusion!
woah sorry for all of the typos!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'm thinking maybe the principles of tragedy found in this outline could be used as the topics of the body paragraphs in the essay. These include plot, character, thought (theme), etc.
ReplyDeleteDoes this sound on the right track Mrs. E?
Alexis--
ReplyDeleteI think I'm going to do it about Medea too. Maybe for your second one, "triumph of passion over reason"?
For one of my topics I might talk about motherly love/ love for family. Is this okay even though Medea ends up killing her family?
I'm planning on doing my essay on Medea. My aspects are:
ReplyDelete1. Betrayal
2. Loss of innocence
3. Battle of the Sexes
I think I can make the last one work, but I'm not sure.
Allison: I don't really see how fate is universal because not everyone believes in it today and in other cultures. You could make one of your paragraphs about expectations of couples. Just an idea. Hope that helps :)
Brooke. You are quite the sleuth!! You are on to somethingk, methinks!!
ReplyDeleteEmily. Look up the various Greek names for love: Eros, Agape, Philia, and Storge. This may help you...I am not sure...
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