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The Theban elders is what the chorus represents in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).

Specifically, the chorus represents the consensus of the city's most accomplished and respected citizens. They have a reputation for wisdom and for support of the monarchy in general and of the monarch in particular. They express the view that all Thebes is supposed to hold.

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Who are the chorus and Choragos in 'Antigone'?

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What flaw in Antigone does the chorus point out?

The flaw in Antigone that the chorus pointed out to her in Scene 4, line 45 was her lack of respect for human laws. This flaw would lead to her death, and the chorus blamed Antigone for her own demise.


Does the chorus allude to Antigone or to Creon?

The chorus comments on the actions of the main characters in the play 'Antigone'. Most of their comments deal with the actions of Theban King Creon. But the chorus also comments on the single-focused passionate fury of Antigone.


Who is Creon's supporter in 'Antigone'?

The chorus leader is Creon's supporter in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader is the designated spokesperson for the council of Theban elders. The elders represent Thebes' most accomplished and respected citizens. They tend not to contradict the reigning king or to oppose his policies.


What is the chorus leader's job in 'Antigone'?

To represent the chorus and to summarize events is the chorus leader's job in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the leader represents the chorus of Theban elders in direct interactions with Theban King Creon. The interactions show that the leader understands royal will and provides advice if need be. The leader also summarizes events and interactions throughout the play and at the very end.


Whom does the chorus blame for Antigone's trouble in 'Antigone'?

Antigone is the person whom the chorus blames for her trouble in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus blames Theban Princess Antigone's stubbornly passionate contrariness in showing no respect to King Creon in terms of his laws and in terms of his person as her uncle, sovereign and intended father-in-law. But at the same time, the chorus charges Antigone's parents with serving as improper role models. The chorus also concedes that Antigone's personality is hardened by her family's uphill struggle against multiplying, relentless divine curses against the Theban royal house.


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What makes the audience feel that the chorus cares for Antigone when she is brought back with the guard in 'Antigone'?

That the chorus leader expresses amazement is what makes the audience feel that the chorus cares for Antigone when she is brought back with the guard in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader can interact directly with other characters. He immediately inserts himself into Theban Princess Antigone's upcoming interaction with the guard and her uncle, King Creon. He offers an opportunity for Antigone to defend herself on the basis of the unexpectedness of her as the perpetrator.


What is the chorus' reaction to Antigone's plight in her final scene in 'Antigone'?

That she is to blame for her own predicament is the chorus' reaction to Antigone's plight in her final scene in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus reminds Theban Princess Antigone of her own choices. They say that respect for the gods is important, but does not entail offense to royal rulers. They state that Antigone's willful spirit and uncontrolled passion put her on the road to her death by live burial.


What does the chorus think that Creon should do in 'Antigone'?

Bury Polyneices and release Antigone is what the chorus thinks that Creon should do in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus cannot interact directly with any of the onstage characters. But its leader can do so. The chorus leader in fact asks Theban King Creon to bury the exposed body of Polyneices and to free Princess Antigone from her walled up cave.


What does the chorus leader say about Antigone's fate in the second scene of 'Antigone'?

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With whose guilt does the chorus align Antigone's fate in 'Antigone'?

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