Oedipus the King by Sophocles

Grade Level: 9 - 12

10 Lesson Plans / 20 Handouts / 76 Pages

ISBN: 978-1-56077-949-0

This tragedy from the Golden Age of Greece tells the ancient story of Oedipus and demonstrates the damaging consequences of hubris. Sophocles transformed a tale of individual woe into an archetypal chronicle of human limitations and retribution.

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Literary Form

World Drama

Student Activities

Students learn the characteristics of classical Greek theater. They research the Oedipus legend, analyze events in the play, and examine the contributions of the chorus. Students dramatize parts and study the nature of a tragic hero. Other activities involve analysis of paradox, irony, imagery, and archetypes.

Supplementary materials include essay topics, culminating activities, quizzes for the episodes with answer keys, and an objective test with answer key.

Ethical Values

  • Courage
  • Faith
  • Integrity
  • Justice
  • Truth