That it is better for him not to have been born and known by anyone and if he lived to die rather than be blind is a way of summarizing the conversation between Oedipus the chorus leader in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, the chorus leader meets disgraced Theban King Oedipus stumbling outside the palace. He says that he wishes that Oedipus never had been born or that he had died as his parents planned. He states that Oedipus never should have chosen blind exile over immediate death.
they summarize the feelings in the section and both side of the story
To entertain, explain, interpret and summarize are the functions of the chorus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus entertains by dancing across the stage and singing odes. The members explain the offstage, onstage and past events of the characters. They interpret the characters and their interactions. They summarize the happenings and have the last words in the play.
The character of the chorus in 'Oedipus Rex' is supposed to be impartial. Both the chorus and the chorus leader are supposed to inform the other characters, as well as the reading and viewing audience, of necessary background to the story. They're supposed to summarize the course of events fairly, without prejudice, but with respect for the will of the gods and justice for mortals.
It is Jocasta that the chorus leader claims can settle the dispute between Oedipus and Creon in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Creon cannot stop the argument that his brother-in-law Theban King Oedipus starts. The chorus leader cannot stop it either. But he is confident that Queen Jocasta, Creon's sister and Oedipus' conciliatory wife, can end it all.
That happiness is fleeting and that divinely ordained, woeful fate catches and trips him up is how the chorus summarizes the meaning of Oedipus' life in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus characterizes disgraced Theban King Oedipus as the best, most favored and wisest of mortals. But the gods never let an irritant or a slight go by in anyone's family background. Their associates, the Furies of fate, trip Oedipus up when he least expects it and makes him forfeit all personal happiness and professional success. A charmed life will not end before it unravels under the weight of divine anger and relentless fate.
they summarize the feelings in the section and both sides of the story
they summarize the feelings in the section and both side of the story
To entertain, explain, interpret and summarize are the functions of the chorus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus entertains by dancing across the stage and singing odes. The members explain the offstage, onstage and past events of the characters. They interpret the characters and their interactions. They summarize the happenings and have the last words in the play.
The character of the chorus in 'Oedipus Rex' is supposed to be impartial. Both the chorus and the chorus leader are supposed to inform the other characters, as well as the reading and viewing audience, of necessary background to the story. They're supposed to summarize the course of events fairly, without prejudice, but with respect for the will of the gods and justice for mortals.
It is Jocasta that the chorus leader claims can settle the dispute between Oedipus and Creon in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Creon cannot stop the argument that his brother-in-law Theban King Oedipus starts. The chorus leader cannot stop it either. But he is confident that Queen Jocasta, Creon's sister and Oedipus' conciliatory wife, can end it all.
That happiness is fleeting and that divinely ordained, woeful fate catches and trips him up is how the chorus summarizes the meaning of Oedipus' life in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus characterizes disgraced Theban King Oedipus as the best, most favored and wisest of mortals. But the gods never let an irritant or a slight go by in anyone's family background. Their associates, the Furies of fate, trip Oedipus up when he least expects it and makes him forfeit all personal happiness and professional success. A charmed life will not end before it unravels under the weight of divine anger and relentless fate.
the Chorus leader
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
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.
The chorus leader interrupts when Oedipus and Creon fight in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader makes conciliatory observations on valid points raised during the fight between Theban King Oedipus and Creon, his brother-in-law and royal colleague. That is to no avail. He finally interrupts them both and warns that Queen Jocasta, Oedipus' wife and Creon's sister, is headed their way.