In lieu of a series of exam questions, write a standard “Five-Paragraph Essay” (http://lklivingston.tripod.com/essay/) on one of the following topics, choosing either Antigone or Oedipus Tyrannos and providing brief textual examples to prove your point. Your essay should be at least 400 words long. Remember, choose only one of the following options.

What is one specific thing we are meant to learn from the play?
What is one specific thing in the play that is still relevant to today’s audiences?
Although we are presented with negative examples, what is one positive attribute we should gain by viewing the play?
Defend one of the main characters as a hero, despite his/her bad decisions.
Choose either fate or free will as the cause of tragedy in the play and defend your position.