Destiny’s Design

Worksheet Description

This worksheet explores the concept of a self-fulfilling prophecy through a series of multiple-choice questions and a short-answer section. It begins by asking students to define what a self-fulfilling prophecy is, then delves into its historical presence in literature, particularly in Greek tragedy and mythology. The questions progress to examine the underlying mechanism of self-fulfilling prophecies and culminate with a request for students to recall and explain an example of this phenomenon from a story they know.

“Destiny’s Design – The Oracle’s Quiz” is designed to teach students about the narrative device of the self-fulfilling prophecy, its role in literature, and the psychological principles behind it. By answering the questions, students learn to recognize how the expectations set by a prophecy can influence characters’ behaviors, leading to the prophecy’s eventual fulfillment. The worksheet encourages critical thinking about how beliefs and actions contribute to the outcomes in a story. This exercise also prompts students to apply their knowledge by identifying examples of self-fulfilling prophecies, fostering a deeper engagement with literary themes and the concept of fate versus free will.