Compare and contrast how well the movie followed the expectations for Greek drama.
Assignment Instructions
Write an essay where you compare and contrast the written and film versions of this play. Include the following items in your essay:
Provide a brief overview of the story of Oedipus the King, and describe which version of the play and movie you will compare and contrast.
Compare and contrast the play’s written and movie versions for the following aspects:
Plot
Characters and character portrayals
Setting
Theme
Compare and contrast how well the movie followed the expectations for Greek drama. For instance, did the actors wear costumes and masks one would expect from that time period?
Describe your preference for one version or the other (written play or film). Why do you prefer that version?
Be sure to use correct terminology in your explanations, and support your ideas with actual text from the play. For instance, in the character section, you might describe how the character of Oedipus is portrayed by using Sophocles’ actual words from the written version. Please refer back to the original text frequently to substantiate your ideas.
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