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Name example of symbolic s*x in Oedipus Rex.
When Oedipus slept with mom.
Name at least two elements of Greek tragedy.
Moral right vs. wrong, role of fate, the tragic hero and hubris, traditional plot line, chorus, spectacle.
Why do authors give their characters injuries?
If a character has a scar it can either symbolize something or be relevant to the plot.
What did Foster say about politics in literature?
Nearly all writing is political on some level.
Name a s*x symbol. Name at least 2
Bowls, holy grail, pencil sharpener, trains, tunnels.
Name an example of role of fate in Oedipus Rex.
The events of Oedipus Rex were all a prophecy and the events were fated to happen.
Name an example of marked for greatness in Oedipus Rex.
Oedipus' ankle injury which symbolizes his identity crisis.
What is Christmas Carol's political meaning
It's a social standing about how we're all scrooges in one way or another.
What can s*x symbolize?
s*x can symbolize freedom, rebellion, power, giving into temptation.
Name an example of the tragic hero/hubris in Oedipus Rex.
Before Oedipus had anything going on in his life, he was a normal person who was pretty arrogant. His arrogance his downfall/hubris.
True or false: Physical blindness does not correlate with mental, symbolic or, spiritual blindness.
False! Blind characters in a book usually have symbolic meaning
What is Oedipus Colonus political meaning/message?
Athenians needed a good ruler. The play showed what it would be like to have an ideal ruler and how necessary a good ruler is.
Who does Foster accuse of teaching writers to encode sexual messages within their works?
Freud is to blame.
What is the purpose of the Chorus?
The purpose of chorus is to advance the plot while also providing summaries of the plot and filling in the blanks/narrate.
What can a tattoo tell the audience about a character?
Tattoos can say a lot about a person such as their music taste or personality.
Why is it politically charged stories typically don't age as well?
It's because they typically only talk about politics relevant to that time period and eventually become outdated.
What is the origin of innuendos?
Innuendos originated from writers wanting to code sexual messages within their works because they could get in trouble for using actual s*x scenes.
True or False: A Greek tragedy usually has scenes of violence on stage
False, Greek tragedies never have violence performed on stage
Name at least 2 of the principles governing the use of disease in literature.
A common disease can be written about even if said disease has been written about many times. If a character were to die from a disease they would normally be portrayed as an almost beautiful way to die. The disease should also be a mystery as to where is came from, the disease should also be symbolic or metaphoric.
What is the political message of Edgar Alan Poe's, The Fall of the House of Usher?
The political message criticizes the traditional European class system and how nobles are corrupt even in times of distress.