Study Guide to Oedipus Rex by Sophocles

Ray Moore’s Study guides offer insights into demanding texts. This Study Guide puts into context this first play in the trilogy Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus and Antigone by Sophocles. The informative guide supplies: a clear, original account of the back-story: the Myth of Oedipus. a detailed guide to Greek Tragedy; in-depth questions on the play designed to encourage original thought, ideas and discussion. a literary terms activity with student sheets; a literary terms glossary, including terms specifically used in Greek plays. Literary terms are defined and the reader is encouraged to develop their understanding through finding examples in the text. Graphic organizers are also included. NOTE In some texts the title Oedipus the King is used.If you would prefer, a more comprehensive book on the play, by this author, is available which includes the text of the play. It is titled “Oedipus Rex by Sophocles: Text and Critical Introduction”