Want this question answered?
That they may not be true is the chorus' attitude toward the old prophecies in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus has about the same reaction as Theban Queen Jocasta in terms of old prophecies. The members maintain that Zeus the chief god and Apollo the god of prophecy are perfect in their wisdom. But they take the prophecies of oracles and prophets on a case by case basis since the knowledge of mortals is imperfect.
Jocasta takes Oedipus' side in the argument. Antigone is the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta, who is betrothed to Creon's son.
Yes, the chorus' view of life and the gods differs from that of Jocasta in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus of Theban elders does not question even when the members do not understand the will of the gods and the workings of fate in all human lives. In contrast, Theban Queen Jocasta fights against divine will and prophesied fates that she dislikes. For example, she makes arrangements to sabotage a prophecy that her son will grow up to kill her husband.
That she is a peacemaker is what the chorus says of Jocasta just before she finds Creon and Oedipus fighting in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader attempts to end the quarrel that Theban King Oedipus picks with Queen Jocasta's brother Creon. Oedipus keeps rejecting Creon's spirited but reasoned self-defense against groundless charges of treasonous conspiracy. The chorus leader finally observes that Jocasta will end the fight that no one else seems to be able to stop.
There is nothing that Jocasta convinces Oedipus to do to Creon in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader advises Creon and his brother-in-law Theban King Oedipus that they need to end their quarrel. He cautions that Queen Jocasta, Creon's sister and Oedipus' wife, will do it for them. But in fact, Jocasta contributes nothing to the quarrel's resolution. Instead, it is the chorus leader who manages to get Oedipus to back down from executing his brother-in-law.
That they may not be true is the chorus' attitude toward the old prophecies in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus has about the same reaction as Theban Queen Jocasta in terms of old prophecies. The members maintain that Zeus the chief god and Apollo the god of prophecy are perfect in their wisdom. But they take the prophecies of oracles and prophets on a case by case basis since the knowledge of mortals is imperfect.
That they may not be true is the chorus' attitude toward the old prophecies in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus has about the same reaction as Theban Queen Jocasta in terms of old prophecies. The members maintain that Zeus the chief god and Apollo the god of prophecy are perfect in their wisdom. But they take the prophecies of oracles and prophets on a case by case basis since the knowledge of mortals is imperfect.
No, the Chorus told them about it
Jocasta takes Oedipus' side in the argument. Antigone is the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta, who is betrothed to Creon's son.
Yes, the chorus' view of life and the gods differs from that of Jocasta in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus of Theban elders does not question even when the members do not understand the will of the gods and the workings of fate in all human lives. In contrast, Theban Queen Jocasta fights against divine will and prophesied fates that she dislikes. For example, she makes arrangements to sabotage a prophecy that her son will grow up to kill her husband.
That she is a peacemaker is what the chorus says of Jocasta just before she finds Creon and Oedipus fighting in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader attempts to end the quarrel that Theban King Oedipus picks with Queen Jocasta's brother Creon. Oedipus keeps rejecting Creon's spirited but reasoned self-defense against groundless charges of treasonous conspiracy. The chorus leader finally observes that Jocasta will end the fight that no one else seems to be able to stop.
Terrible.
The Chorus in Greek tragedies serves as a collective voice representing the societal norms, values, and beliefs of the time. They provide commentary on the events of the play and offer insight into the larger thematic elements. Jocasta's views on life and the gods differ from the Chorus in "Oedipus Rex," as she initially dismisses the idea of fate and prophecy, while the Chorus acknowledges and reveres the power of the gods.
The cast of Night Journey - 1960 includes: Martha Graham as Queen Jocasta Mary Hinkson as Chorus Linda Hodes as Chorus Akiko Kanda as Chorus Helen McGehee as Chorus Leader Bertram Ross as King Oedipus Bette Shaler as Chorus Ethel Winter as Chorus
There is nothing that Jocasta convinces Oedipus to do to Creon in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader advises Creon and his brother-in-law Theban King Oedipus that they need to end their quarrel. He cautions that Queen Jocasta, Creon's sister and Oedipus' wife, will do it for them. But in fact, Jocasta contributes nothing to the quarrel's resolution. Instead, it is the chorus leader who manages to get Oedipus to back down from executing his brother-in-law.
The chorus feels for her, but also tells her that it is not fate (as she thinks) but her own actions that have brought on her present situation.
Confrontational versus conciliatory and escapist is the difference between Oedipus' and Jocasta's characters in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus demonstrates confrontation when he jumps impatiently into the interrogation of the chorus leader, the Corinthian messenger, Creon, Jocasta, Teiresias and the Theban shepherd for information about the guilty in King Laius' murderer. There is no misunderstanding what he asks, feels or seeks. In contrast, Oedipus' wife Queen Jocasta moves in a more conciliatory and sometimes escapist and obscure way. For example, she points out positive points, skirts over what is upsetting, and even tries to squish completely what is uncomfortable or unpleasant.