Blog #1:  Can books teach us anything about our leaders today?

*Argue which character/s from your novel and Oedipus Rex show leadership qualities (or lack thereof)

*You may wish to incorporate if characters may be like our own leaders or leaders in history as part of your response.  You may also compare the characters to yourself and/or make predictions about the new book you are reading.

You may discuss any segment of the novel, including the end, but do not spoil the end of the play (yet).

Please take into considering societal, historical, and.or gender roles in your response (or you may have other ideas).  

For full credit, you MUST have quotations as support of your points from both texts, you MUST show reading and avoid online summary info, you MUST respond to a minimum of 2 posts.  Points will be deducted for those students who wait until the last 12-24 hours, for spelling problems, repeating information already stated, confusing responses, attacking classmates verbally, simply agreeing without saying much of anything, or off-topic commentary.  

------Having support from databases may be given additional credit if used well----
DATABASES ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS BLOG, but your argument will be judged harshly, so be prepared to defend yourself!

**This blog will end at 9 a.m. on 10/9.  Remember that starting on the last 12-24 hours prior will result in loss of points since your discussion will be limited.