The chorus predicts that the haughty person will ultimately face a downfall due to their arrogance and pride. They suggest that such attitudes lead to isolation and suffering, as the individual becomes disconnected from others and reality. This fate serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of hubris and the inevitable consequences that follow.
It is through divinely ordained fate and flawed personalities that the chorus explains tragedy in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus considers as tragic the recent deaths in the Theban royal family. The chorus members define tragedy as the relentless working out of divine will and the Furies of fate. But they do not diminish the tragedy of Theban Princess Antigone's uncontrolled passions or of King Creon's foolish and stubborn arrogance.
It is in the choral comments and odes that the chorus introduces the importance of history and fate in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader comments on the way in which Theban Princess Antigone's life is going because of her fateful behavior. The odes draw cultural parallels to ancient Greek literature. The comments and the odes emphasize the mysterious and non-mysterious workings of fate through the equivalent of historical examples.
Jocasta exhibits skepticism towards the oracles and prophecies, believing that they are unreliable and often lead to suffering, as seen in her dismissive attitude toward the prophecy concerning Oedipus. In contrast, the Chorus holds a more reverent view of the oracles, embracing their authority and the inevitability of fate. This contrast highlights Jocasta's struggle against the predetermined outcomes of the gods, while the Chorus reflects a deeper acceptance of fate and divine will in human affairs. Ultimately, Jocasta's disbelief in the oracles underscores her tragic fate, while the Chorus serves as a voice of communal wisdom and reflection.
In Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex," the chorus reacts with a mix of concern and curiosity to the questions about Oedipus's true identity. They express their anxiety over the unfolding events and the potential implications of uncovering his past. As the truth begins to unravel, the chorus reflects the growing tension and dread in Thebes, ultimately recognizing the tragic fate that awaits Oedipus. Their responses underscore the themes of fate and the quest for knowledge in the play.
To entertain and to emphasize that the gods rule is the purpose of the exchange between the chorus and the chorus leader in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus and the chorus leader alternate in a way that focuses on key concepts, heightens dramatic impact and increases audience interest. The chorus gives the details of the violent first civil war over the Theban royal succession. The chorus leader mentions how the gods feel and how fate just keeps unfurling according to divine plan.
Morgan Robertson did not exactly predict Titanic's fate, but his novel, "Futility" has stunning parallels to the ship and the disaster.
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.
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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.
It is through divinely ordained fate and flawed personalities that the chorus explains tragedy in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus considers as tragic the recent deaths in the Theban royal family. The chorus members define tragedy as the relentless working out of divine will and the Furies of fate. But they do not diminish the tragedy of Theban Princess Antigone's uncontrolled passions or of King Creon's foolish and stubborn arrogance.
It is in the choral comments and odes that the chorus introduces the importance of history and fate in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader comments on the way in which Theban Princess Antigone's life is going because of her fateful behavior. The odes draw cultural parallels to ancient Greek literature. The comments and the odes emphasize the mysterious and non-mysterious workings of fate through the equivalent of historical examples.
Jocasta exhibits skepticism towards the oracles and prophecies, believing that they are unreliable and often lead to suffering, as seen in her dismissive attitude toward the prophecy concerning Oedipus. In contrast, the Chorus holds a more reverent view of the oracles, embracing their authority and the inevitability of fate. This contrast highlights Jocasta's struggle against the predetermined outcomes of the gods, while the Chorus reflects a deeper acceptance of fate and divine will in human affairs. Ultimately, Jocasta's disbelief in the oracles underscores her tragic fate, while the Chorus serves as a voice of communal wisdom and reflection.
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That she is the cursed and that her behavior does not make her fate better are what the choral odes say about Antigone's fate in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is described and self-described as the cursed daughter of a cursed royal house. The chorus is not sympathetic to Antigone's downfall. In fact, chorus members observe that like father, like daughter Antigone gets the fate that her uncontrolled behavior wins for her.
In Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex," the chorus reacts with a mix of concern and curiosity to the questions about Oedipus's true identity. They express their anxiety over the unfolding events and the potential implications of uncovering his past. As the truth begins to unravel, the chorus reflects the growing tension and dread in Thebes, ultimately recognizing the tragic fate that awaits Oedipus. Their responses underscore the themes of fate and the quest for knowledge in the play.
To entertain and to emphasize that the gods rule is the purpose of the exchange between the chorus and the chorus leader in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus and the chorus leader alternate in a way that focuses on key concepts, heightens dramatic impact and increases audience interest. The chorus gives the details of the violent first civil war over the Theban royal succession. The chorus leader mentions how the gods feel and how fate just keeps unfurling according to divine plan.
The Chorus describes the lovers as "star-crossed," implying that their fate is doomed because the alignment of the stars is working against them.