Stems of the Week
What is a plutocracy?
government of the rich
Name one tragedy.
OR
What does his name mean?
swollen foot/king
How many kids does Oedipus have with Jocasta?
4
an 80 year old
octagenerian
What does delineate mean?
outline
What does hubri mean?
too much pride
We know that Oedipus has married his mom but. he does not know- what type of irony is that?
dramatic
How many days are in a year that is a leap year?
366
Greek word for the end
Omega
What does cardiovascular mean?
dealing with the heart
What 2 things can happen to a tragic. hero at the end?
die or downfall
Who takes over as king when Oedipus leaves town?
Creon
How many chambers does the human heart have?
4
Sophocle's wrote 3 plays about this tragic hero
Oedipus Rex
What does pathogen mean?
disease causing
What does catharsis mean?
emotional release
Mom/wife
How many items are in a bakers dozen?
13
a government of the few
oligarchy
What is an emollient?
softner
What does hamartia mean?
a tragic flaw
Why does Oedipus blind himself?
too ashamed
How many senators are in Congress?
100
adjective that means positive- you see the glass as half full