English class on a typical Friday morning...

When you say yes, your chi says yes. But what does it take to say yes to your chi?

Hooray for you, audience!

Fate is so overrated--agreed or no?

Outcome of tragedy: Is Oedipus more noble in the end than he was in the beginning?

Dear oib class,
This is the week we wrap up Oedipus!  All of our snickering will be coming to an end soon and we'll be asking ourselves whether pulling a Jocasta (to quote Chloe) is the right thing to do or not!
We'll begin tomorrow by slowing down a little and looking at the odes.
Then, for Tuesday, I'd like you to think about the following questions:
1.  What is the moment of ANAGNORISIS and why didn't happen before?
2.  Why does so much of the final action/catastrophe happen offstage?  Do you agree with that decision?
3.  Are we satisfied?  Does Oedipus, as Adrien says, earn our respect points?

Welcome!

Dear oib class,
Welcome to your blog!  Its uses elude me somewhat still, but I hope this is a place we can meet and discuss and where you'll find some valuable resources.  Follow me down the rabbit hole into your hero's journey...hopefully you and the fish will grow well here. There will be dragons to fight, but you will have your eureka moment and emerge victorious!