For your original post in response to Oedipus, select one of the following ideas to elaborate on:
As you read Oedipus the King, be sure to make note of the various types of irony present in the play. Can you identify examples of all three (verbal, situational, dramatic)?
Oedipus the King is a Greek Tragedy (hint, hint: genre alert); therefore, there are some key components that exist in the play that are present in all Greek Tragedies. One component is the idea that human beings are flawed, and Greek tragic protagonists always have a tragic flaw that leads to their ultimate downfall or destruction. Can you identify Oedipus' tragic flaw? How does it contribute to his downfall?
Do you have a flaw that acts as an obstacle to your own success or can you think of an example of another person in real life that has a tragic flaw? You can consider politicians, historical figures, celebrities, or people you know personally. If you write about someone you know personally, you must conceal their identity by giving them a false name. Also, consider comparing yourself or this other person with Oedipus in the play.
Look up some of the other common elements to a Greek Tragedy. Which do you find in Oedipus?
Monday, May 23, 2011
Welcome and Basic Guidelines
Welcome to the AP English Summer Reading Blog! We are excited to offer this exciting opportunity for discussing and sharing our thoughts on the great pieces of literature we will be reading this summer.
We will begin the blog with one prompt per summer read. The posts may contain multiple questions; however do not feel as though you have to address every question. We are putting multiple questions up to decrease the amount of repetitive answers/responses. Your job will be to respond to our post with an original response, and then comment on the responses of two other classmates. Be sure that you comment a total of three times for each summer read. You will receive credit for doing so, therefore be sure to include your name (you could use your first initial and last name if you'd like), especially if your email address does not verify your identity to your teachers. Really, the blog is meant to be a pretty informal forum for us to talk about the readings, post interesting insights, and ask any questions that are boggling your mind.
A few guidelines:
Have a great summer and happy reading!
We will begin the blog with one prompt per summer read. The posts may contain multiple questions; however do not feel as though you have to address every question. We are putting multiple questions up to decrease the amount of repetitive answers/responses. Your job will be to respond to our post with an original response, and then comment on the responses of two other classmates. Be sure that you comment a total of three times for each summer read. You will receive credit for doing so, therefore be sure to include your name (you could use your first initial and last name if you'd like), especially if your email address does not verify your identity to your teachers. Really, the blog is meant to be a pretty informal forum for us to talk about the readings, post interesting insights, and ask any questions that are boggling your mind.
A few guidelines:
- Be sure to keep it positive and academic!
- No inappropriate language.
- Be clear as to whom you are responding.
- Please note that before you can begin posting, you must be invited to the blog by either Mrs. Armstrong or Mrs. Braasch. Please email either teacher and include your name and email address, so you can beging blogging!
- Armstrong's email: armstrk@brightonk12.com
- Braasch's email: braascj@brightonk12.com
Have a great summer and happy reading!
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