Adreena LindLiterature 210July 29, 2012

Rebecca Joella

Oedipus Rex and A Raisin in the Sun

Imperfect men can still be good men

Importance of knowledge

Admiration of family bonds

Death

Similarities of Oedipus Rex and a Raisin in the Sun

Location and setting of Oedipus Rex and a Raisin in the Sun.

Social status of in the begin of each literary work.

Resolution to conflicts

Destiny versus Individual Choice

Contrast of Oedipus Rex & Raisin in the Sun

Arrogance and self-importance

Awareness of humanities’ conflicts

Falling from Grace

Obligation to others

Theme of Oedipus Rex and a Raisin in the Sun

The consequences of being foolish and proud.

Taking responsibility for one’s actions.

The strength of prophetic beliefs.

Knowing the truth before taking action.

Pride and integrity of Oedipus Rex

Integrity and Pride of a Raisin in the Sun

The power of hope.

Disappointments do not mean defeat.

The importance of family.

Self respect is not the same as pride.

Dramatic Irony - the character behaves or speaks with out correct information or the truth, which the audience is already aware of.

Characterization - the process of conveying information about the character through actions, behaviors, and through other characters.

Flashbacks - an interjected scene that takes the narrative back in time from the current point; these episodes often heavily impact the future or current events of a literary piece.

Dramatic Devices of Oedipus Rex & A Raisin in the Sun

Abcarian, R., Klotz, M., & Cohen, S. (2010). Literature: The Human Experience (10th Ed.). Boston, Massachusetts: Bedford/St. Martin’s.

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