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Fate vs.Free will 2/2

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Free Will/Fate 2/2. Dima, Noi, Ashley, Eddie, Jacky

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Fate vs. Free Will 1/2

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The Power of Knowledge in “Oedipus the King”

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The Power of Knowledge in “Oedipus the King”

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By Eden, Jehvon, Cooper, Priyanka and Thuvarakan

The actions of the characters in Oedipus the King affect every aspect of the story, and their actions are mimicked by those in reality, even now, thousands of years after Oedipus the King was written. Contrary to popular belief, sometimes knowledge is not power, such as when disasters and catastrophes are hidden from the public in media such as news sources to reduce fear in the population, or when learning that someone has been talking behind your back leads to lost friendships and loss of trust.

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Dima, Noi, Ashley, Eddie, Jacky

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In the atmosphere section, I truly think that more detail doesn't need to be added. I feel like the author uses enough tone, emotion and mood to make the environment realistic and relatable. The way that he uses his writing and describes the atmosphere make the reader more intrigued to keep reading.

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Theme: Obeying higher authorities will avoid consequences

Plot: If Jocasta and Laius killed baby oedipus they would have avoided their impending downfall entirely

Atmosphere: The dark and archaic atmosphere conveys a system of power hierarchy that isn’t explicitly stated. Through the play we see the theme represented through this as even those in the peak of power can’t avoid consequences from the higher authority

Characters: Jocasta and Laius both disobeyed the gods and as a result suffered

Setting: The city of thebes where the play takes place is literally and metaphorically suffering because of the former ruler Laius’ disobedience.

Keshawn, Nolan, Stav, Alex, Josh

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The more power you gain, the more responsibility you have. A leader like a president of a country has more power and responsibility than a store owner with a lot less power

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Theme Statement: Egoism ultimately leads to self destruction and ignorance

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With great power comes great responsibility

Plot: When Oedipus was kind he was responsible for getting rid of the plague
Atmosphere: The atmosphere was tense because of the great deal of pressure from everyone watching
Character: The chorus adds to the pressures felt by Oedipus from everyone prying on his every move
Setting: The plague-filled town that needs to be saved
Real life: Any political leader that possesses a great deal of power, makes tough decisions

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Avery, Alicia, Adina, Deborah, Nolan
Theme Statement:
- One's childhood has great effects on their future actions.
Evidence:
Plot:
- Oedipus did not know his biological parents and therefore was unaware of killing his father and marrying his mother.
Atmosphere:
- Mystery
- Curiosity
Characters:
- Oedipus did not know his biological parents which effected his reaction to the oracle.
- Oedipus felt pity for his children as they no longer have a "normal" childhood.
- Oedipus's name means "swollen feet" because he had swollen feet due to being pinned to wood as a child.
Setting:
- Oedipus discovered the truth and realized the effects his childhood had on him where the three roads meet.
Real Life Examples:
- Children who grow up in abusive households have a higher chance of committing crimes and making negative decisions that affect them in the future