Give an account of what Oedipus is about on the surface
Introduce the theme or technique that helps you to see what Oedipus is about on a deeper level
Explain in brief what you will discuss in your two body paragraphs
Provide your thesis, or argument
Paragraph 2: Evidence
Start with a topic sentence that describes how the theme or technique operates in a particular moment in the text
Introduce and contextualize the moment in the text
Provide a quote that illustrates the theme or technique at work in that moment
Explain how the quote illustrates the theme or technique
Tie back to your thesis
Paragraph 3: Evidence
Start with a topic sentence that describes how the theme or technique operates in a particular moment in the text
Introduce and contextualize the moment in the text
Provide a quote that illustrates the theme or technique at work in that moment
Explain how the quote illustrates the theme or technique
Tie back to your thesis
Paragraph 4: Conclusion
Reflect on what you think Oedipus is about on a deeper level
Make connections to your own experience, our current moment, or other topics and considerations