English IV
Oedipus Rex
Mrs. Loux
In our study of Oedipus Rex, we have explored various messages and themes that are present throughout the play. For this activity, you will be
working in a small group to become an expert on one of the below themes. Be prepared to share this information with your peers and be sure to
include page numbers!
FATE vs. FREE WILL
“A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it.”—Jean de La Fontaine
Definition of Theme
Analysis of Quote
Relationship to Modern Day
Oedipus Rex
EXAMPLE #1
Oedipus Rex
EXAMPLE #2
Oedipus Rex
EXAMPLE #3
English IV
Oedipus Rex
Mrs. Loux
In our study of Oedipus Rex, we have explored various messages and themes that are present throughout the play. For this activity, you will be
working in a small group to become an expert on one of the below themes. Be prepared to share this information with your peers and be sure to
include page numbers!
SIGHT vs. BLINDNESS
“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.”—Helen Keller
Definition of Theme
Analysis of Quote
Relationship to Modern Day
Oedipus Rex
EXAMPLE #1
Oedipus Rex
EXAMPLE #2
Oedipus Rex
EXAMPLE #3
English IV
Oedipus Rex
Mrs. Loux
In our study of Oedipus Rex, we have explored various messages and themes that are present throughout the play. For this activity, you will be
working in a small group to become an expert on one of the below themes. Be prepared to share this information with your peers and be sure to
include page numbers!
CORRUPTION OF POWER
“Power does not corrupt. Fear corrupts…perhaps the fear of a loss of power ”—John Steinbeck
Definition of Theme
Analysis of Quote
Relationship to Modern Day
Oedipus Rex
EXAMPLE #1
Oedipus Rex
EXAMPLE #2
Oedipus Rex
EXAMPLE #3
English IV
Oedipus Rex
Mrs. Loux
In our study of Oedipus Rex, we have explored various messages and themes that are present throughout the play. For this activity, you will be
working in a small group to become an expert on one of the below themes. Be prepared to share this information with your peers and be sure to
include page numbers!
KNOWLEDGE AND IGNORANCE
“You can bend it and twist it…You can misuse and abuse it…But even God cannot change the truth.”—Michael Levy
Definition of Theme
Analysis of Quote
Relationship to Modern Day
Oedipus Rex
EXAMPLE #1
Oedipus Rex
EXAMPLE #2
Oedipus Rex
EXAMPLE #3
English IV
Oedipus Rex
Mrs. Loux
In our study of Oedipus Rex, we have explored various messages and themes that are present throughout the play. For this activity, you will be
working in a small group to become an expert on one of the below themes. Be prepared to share this information with your peers and be sure to
include page numbers!
KNOWLEDGE AND IGNORANCE
“You can bend it and twist it…You can misuse and abuse it…But even God cannot change the truth.”—Michael Levy
Definition of Theme
Analysis of Quote
Relationship to Modern Day
Oedipus Rex
EXAMPLE #1
Oedipus Rex
EXAMPLE #2
Oedipus Rex
EXAMPLE #3