Find the paragraph or paragraphs in this article that points to a literary tradition which is relevant in the sources of story lines in the world literature in general and Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex in particular. The playwright, Sophocles, used a source that informed the play. Like ancient writers, Mr. Sarr, followed that tradition in composing his novel. There is one particular mention of that tradition in this article.
With your group members, FIND/LOCATE that paragraph/s in the article that tells you how Mr. Sarr found his inspirations for his novel that won a grand prize in France. HINT: Two words from the article and from our first reading of the play’s context and background are of key importance. Do you have similar experiences at home or in your home village/community that offered you a glimpse of past stories? What are they? In 200 words, describe this phenomenon in literature. Then each group member can offer a short paragraph of his or her own experience. If you did not have any such experience, you may find another cultural experience instead. Be brief and to the point.
