Sophocles was also instrumental in changing how the theater was shaped: more than one character, number of people in the chorus, the wearing of masks, costumes...His works are the standard of how we know tragedy (catastrophe). It is Sophocles' works that bring Shakespeare to his resolution of tragedy.
Please know the definition of TRAGIC HERO: Oedipus is a prototype for all other characters who follow.
Read the work through page 11 (up to when Tiresias enters). Use Burke's Pentad to organize your notes. If you are not sure of the action or activity, return to your vacation packet or send me an email. DO NOT ALLOW YOURSELF TO GET LOST EARLY! This would be a major mistake.
Finally, write definitions for the SAT list I shared with you today (number 2 of 5). I will go over any confused definitions in our next class, but I will also offer you a third group of twenty as well.