It gives Oedipus information that will later cause him to suspect that he is Laius's murder
That it complicates the plot and turns it in another direction is the effect on the plot of the chorus telling Oedipus of old rumors suggesting that Laius is not killed by robbers in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus has to identify and punish the guilty in the unsolved murder of his royal predecessor, King Laius. It at first looks a straightforward case of robbers being hired to steal and kill. But the surfacing of old rumors makes the investigation more complicated and multidirectional than expected.It gives Oedipus information that will later cause him to suspect that he is Laius's murderer.
It is in careful defense of Creon that the chorus responds when Oedipus becomes angry with Creon in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus characterizes Creon as reasonable. The members describe Theban King Oedipus as rash and uncontrolled. They suggest that Creon is behaving deferentially and sanely, in line with an individual fighting for his life against false charges.
A god and a nymph are the possible parents that the chorus suggests for Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus finds out that he is native to Thebes instead of to Corinth. He is in the process of finding out who are his biological parents instead of the Corinthian monarchs assumed to be his father and mother. In honor of Oedipus' reputation as the heroic savior and beloved ruler of Thebes, the chorus suggests that Oedipus well may be the son of Hermes the messenger or Dionysos the wine god.
the Chorus leader
It is with horror and shock that the chorus reacts in the fourth choral ode to Oedipus' turn of fortune in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus characterizes disgraced Theban King Oedipus as among the best, most favored and wisest of mortals. They reference his meteoric rise, which is followed by a crushing fall into personal and professional humiliation, loss and suffering. They suggest that no mortal can be happy in a god and fate dominated world where Oedipus, foremost among mortals, experiences such a wretched end to hitherto happy, successful life.
That it complicates the plot and turns it in another direction is the effect on the plot of the chorus telling Oedipus of old rumors suggesting that Laius is not killed by robbers in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus has to identify and punish the guilty in the unsolved murder of his royal predecessor, King Laius. It at first looks a straightforward case of robbers being hired to steal and kill. But the surfacing of old rumors makes the investigation more complicated and multidirectional than expected.It gives Oedipus information that will later cause him to suspect that he is Laius's murderer.
It is in careful defense of Creon that the chorus responds when Oedipus becomes angry with Creon in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus characterizes Creon as reasonable. The members describe Theban King Oedipus as rash and uncontrolled. They suggest that Creon is behaving deferentially and sanely, in line with an individual fighting for his life against false charges.
That he is wise but not a god is what the chorus thinks of Teirsias in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus is as confused as Theban King Oedipus is by Teiresias the blind prophet's accusations. The members do not see anything in Oedipus' personal or professional life to warrant charges of criminal and questionable moral behavior. They suggest that prophets may be skilled but are not as perfect as gods.
A god and a nymph are the possible parents that the chorus suggests for Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus finds out that he is native to Thebes instead of to Corinth. He is in the process of finding out who are his biological parents instead of the Corinthian monarchs assumed to be his father and mother. In honor of Oedipus' reputation as the heroic savior and beloved ruler of Thebes, the chorus suggests that Oedipus well may be the son of Hermes the messenger or Dionysos the wine god.
Robbers are supposedly guilty for Laius' death in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus has to find the guilty in King Laius' death in order to end the pestilence in Thebes. He looks to the chorus, his brother-in-law Creon, his wife Queen Jocasta and Teiresias the blind prophet for help. Creon and Jocasta say that robbers are rumored to be the guilty party.
the Chorus leader
It is with horror and shock that the chorus reacts in the fourth choral ode to Oedipus' turn of fortune in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus characterizes disgraced Theban King Oedipus as among the best, most favored and wisest of mortals. They reference his meteoric rise, which is followed by a crushing fall into personal and professional humiliation, loss and suffering. They suggest that no mortal can be happy in a god and fate dominated world where Oedipus, foremost among mortals, experiences such a wretched end to hitherto happy, successful life.
That it is better for him not to be born is the way in which the chorus leader responds to Oedipus' despair in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the leader of the chorus of Theban elders is there for the king. But things may change when gods become angry and kings fall. The leader observes that he wishes that he never had known Oedipus and that Oedipus never had been born.
At first, the chorus believes in Oedipus rather than Creon.This section can be found on pg.186-7 published by Penguin Classics. Fate is what chorus believes.
the Chorus leader
It is no one that Creon advises Oedipus to send for in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, it is the chorus leader who advises Theban King Oedipus to send for Teiresias the blind prophet. It is Oedipus who advises Queen Jocasta to send for the Theban shepherd. Creon offers no such advice, but does suggest that Oedipus go consult with the Delphic oracle himself.
The mood of the first chorus seems to be one of supplication and entreaty. The chorus wishes the pestilence that ravages Thebes to be ended. The members look to Theban King Oedipus as the problem solver.