Tonight's class 1/29 and reading suggestions for 2/5

Tonight we
  • Took a quiz on Antigone
  • Discussed the elements of Greek drama and the plot of the play.
  • Worked in self-selected groups based on themes from Antigone
  • Explored the background information of The Odyssey.

Themes for Antigone
1.       Humans are faced with basic conflicts in loyalties; therefore suffering is inevitable.
2.       Any excess, even an excessive devotion to a state or religion, is a fault and leads to misfortune.
3.       Pride and stubbornness give rise to tyranny and are flaws in character that cause suffering and, inevitably, tragedy.
4.       In a conflict between the laws of the gods and man-made laws, the divine laws take precedence.
5.       Man is personally responsible for his suffering, but from suffering comes wisdom.

Homework due Monday, 2/5.
  • RRR for Antigone due (in two ways) to kikiefer@kean.edu, and one hard copy to class..
  • Make sure you have The Odyssey Books I-VIII  read for Monday's class! We will begin discussion of a group project on this unit.

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