Theater of the Absurd

Theater of the Absurd

Open Ended

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

Multiple Choice

Who is the King who angered Zeus?

• King Midas

• King Minos

• King Sisyphus

Multiple Choice

What ancient tradition was repeatedly violated by Sisyphus?

• Recitation of Prayers

• Showing hospitality to guests

• Offering sacrifices to deities

Multiple Choice

Who was the nymph that Zeus took from a river?

• Thetis

• Europa

• Aegina

Multiple Choice

Why did Sisyphus reveal where Zeus went to Asopus?

• He wants to exact revenge on Zeus.

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

• Asopus and Sisyphus are long time friends and allies.

• Sisyphus' was just doing the right thing.

Multiple Choice

Who among the following gods was NOT fooled by Sisyphus?

• Zeus

• Thanatos

• Persephone

• Ares

Poll

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

• YES!

• NOOOO!

Open Ended

How is the punishment of Sisyphus "disturbingly familiar"?

Open Ended

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

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