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Theater of the Absurd

Theater of the Absurd

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English, Philosophy

12th Grade

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Jorick Clemente

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16 Slides • 10 Questions

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Theater of the Absurd

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Open Ended

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What are the words that are synonymous to the word "ABSURD"?

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Multiple Choice

Who is the King who angered Zeus?

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King Midas

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King Minos

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King Sisyphus

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Multiple Choice

What ancient tradition was repeatedly violated by Sisyphus?

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Recitation of Prayers

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Showing hospitality to guests

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Offering sacrifices to deities

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Multiple Choice

Who was the nymph that Zeus took from a river?

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Thetis

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Europa

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Aegina

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Multiple Choice

Why did Sisyphus reveal where Zeus went to Asopus?

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He wants to exact revenge on Zeus.

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He asked for a spring of water in the city from Asopus.

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Asopus and Sisyphus are long time friends and allies.

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Sisyphus' was just doing the right thing.

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Multiple Choice

Who among the following gods was NOT fooled by Sisyphus?

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Zeus

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Thanatos

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Persephone

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Ares

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Poll

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Is the punishment given to Sisyphus befitting the crimes he committed?

YES!

NOOOO!

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Open Ended

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How is the punishment of Sisyphus "disturbingly familiar"?

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Open Ended

What elements of the Theater of the Absurd did you notice is being employed in the play "Waiting For Godot"?

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Poll

HOW WOULD YOU RATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE LESSON?

I did not understand the general concepts/ideas

I somehow understand the general concepts/ideas

I understand the general concepts

I still have questions regarding the lesson that I would want to be answered

Theater of the Absurd

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