oedipus rex and a raisin in the sun
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Adreena LindLiterature 210July 29, 2012
Rebecca Joella
Oedipus Rex and A Raisin in the Sun
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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
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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
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Arrogance and self-importance
Awareness of humanities’ conflicts
Falling from Grace
Obligation to others
Theme of Oedipus Rex and a Raisin in the Sun
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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
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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.
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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
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Abcarian, R., Klotz, M., & Cohen, S. (2010). Literature: The Human Experience (10th Ed.). Boston, Massachusetts: Bedford/St. Martin’s.
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