Oedipus Go

Directions: Now that we have read both Oedipus Rex: The King and Antigone by Sophocles, compare the two protagonists: Oedipus and Creon. What were the main reasons for their downfalls? What were the results of their respective downfalls? What was unique about each character? Individually, find 4 unique facts/evidence for Oedipus and another 4 unique facts/evidence for Creon. Then, find 4 facts/evidence that are similar in the downfalls of both Oedipus and Creon. Example:

Oedipus

Creon

Both



• Took over the kingdom after defeating a monster • Married into being king • Killed his father • Blinded himself at the end



• Main reason for downfall was their hubris (excessive pride) • Caused the death of a family member • Blamed a family member for betraying them • Did not listen to Tieresias (blind seer)



• Was related to the former queen • Originally did not want the throne • Did not kill anyone on purpose • Wanted to kill himself at the end up did not





Oedipus

Creon Both



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Rubric: Facts for Oedipus:





1



2



3



4

Facts for Creon:







1



2



3



4

Facts for both:







1



2



3



4

Facts/evidence are accurate:

Total: __________/15

(some)1

(most) 2

(all) 3