Phase One: The Big Picture

Each person will begin by making three documents to get you oriented to the big picture for your piece of literature. You can collaborate in any way that you like within your group, but each person will need each of the three pieces in your folder. Possible resources include Shmoop and Spark Notes.

A. A Character Map (at least 10 characters)

B. A Timeline or Plot Map (at least 10 plot points--try and figure out what are the 10-12 most important points)

C. A List of Important Facts that Create Context (at least 10 facts)

Note for ILIAD GROUP---It will help you understand The Iliad if you organize your character map by which characters are affiliated with the Greeks and which with Troy. Also, consider which are mortals and which are gods and goddesses.

Note for OEDIPUS GROUP----Your character chart will be shorter (less than 10 characters) and your plot is simpler, so I am going to ask you to do more with context. Check out these sites to learn more about Greek Theater and aim for 15-20 key facts:
The Origins of Theater
The First Plays
Types of Greek Drama