Help your students thoroughly understand the concept of hubris, excessive pride or arrogance, with this writing and research activity.
Great activity to use with Oedipus the King (Oedipus Rex), The Odyssey, The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet or other tragedies.
Students will gather textual examples for the current classroom reading and then research a present day example of hubris.
Included: teaching suggestions and directions for the teacher, three page student handout with explicit direct