Short answers—two or three sentences—only to the following:What are the tragic flaws or hamartia that Oedipus displays in the beginning of the play?What action(s) demonstrate his hubris or excessive pride?Where in the play does Oedipus gain “essential knowledge that was previously lacking” anagnorisis? Describe the scene and cite the specific lines for that scene.Reflecting upon his tragic flaw and excessive pride, what else in addition to knowledge of his parentage, has Oedipus learned by the end of the play?

Section II. (100 points) Anagnorisis in Hamlet:Identify the moment where Hamlet experiences anagnorisis.Hint: pay attention to where Aristotle places anagnorisis in the structure of tragedy.Write a short paragraph in which you describe where this moment occurs, citing specific lines. Be sure to specify what knowledge Hamlet gains.

Section III. (200 points) Khodr’s The House/The Question: We have read excerpts from Avery Gordon’s formulation of “complex personhood” and of the ghost as a marginalized, social figure. How might that analysis apply to Arze Khodr’s The House?

distributed in class. I have posted a few extra copies on my office door if you no longer have a copy.

 

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