Los Angeles Pierce College Comparing President Trump to Oedipus Discussion

PROMPT: Using concepts from Aristotle’s Poetics, compare/contrast Oedipus’ handling of the plague to President Trump, and answer to what extent can Trump be considered a Tragic Hero?

-Aristotelian terms and questions to consider (in the organization of your own coherent and unified essay; not looking for a list of answers; see note below): consider how the character is not quite good, but not quite evil; what is the recognition and reversal; how is the recognition caused by the reversal; what is the irony of reversal and recognition; what is the character’s fatal flaw; how does the scene of suffering arouse fear and pity and cause catharsis in you the audience member?

-Must support your argument with evidence from Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex AND Aristotle’s Poetics

Requirements for prompt:

-Your thesis has to answer the prompt question with a single position that is supported by at least three supporting reasons.

-At least three body paragraphs that have quotes integrated with each.

-The two most important elements for a strong paper are organizing your paper with unity, coherence, and a logic that makes sense to you in supporting your position.

-Remember, I don’t want a book report!

-At least three body paragraphs that have quotes integrated with each.

-850 word Minimum (about 3-4 pages)