Wednesday, September 17, 2008

The Minority Report HW 9/18

Students are to complete the following assignment by tomorrow.

Oedipus the King/”The Minority Report”
20pts

Finish reading Oedipus the King.
Read chapters 1-5 of “The Minority Report”

Answer the following in complete sentences.

1. Is blinding an appropriate punishment? Why doesn't he commit suicide?

2. How much is Oedipus to blame? How would this story be different if he had never heard the prophecy?

3. List and explain 2 similarities between Oedipus and John Anderton.