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To entertain, explain and instruct is the role of the chorus in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, the chorus is made up of the most accomplished and respected as well as the wisest Theban elders. The members know how to entertain through their skilled dancing and singing. They offer explanations for onstage events as well as for offstage and relevant past occurrences. They also take responsibility for making clear what is to be learned from the characters and events.
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Who are the chorus and Choragos in 'Antigone'?
The Chorus are basically the citizens.
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.
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.
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 is the function of the chorus leader in Scene 2 of 'Antigone'?
To suggest the workings of divine will and to point out Antigone's own unwise choices is the function of the chorus leader in Scene 2 of "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader describes Theban Princess Antigone as the unlucky daughter of cursed and disgraced former King Oedipus. He also criticizes her for her disloyalty to King Creon and for foolish, stubbornly passionate behavior. He adds no note of praise for Antigone's loyalty to divine will and Theban traditions. He therefore accepts what is happening to Antigone as divinely justified and her due.
Who are the chorus and Choragos in 'Antigone'?
The Chorus are basically the citizens.
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.
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'?
That she is as foolish, uncompromising, uncontrolled and unlucky as her father is what the chorus leader says about Antigone's fate in the second scene of "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader makes his first observation on her foolishness and unluckiness when he sees that Theban Princess Antigone is escorted by armed guard into her uncle King Creon's presence. He makes his second observation on her lack of conciliation and self-control when Antigone openly admits her guilt. At the end of Antigone's and Creon's interaction, the chorus sings of Antigone's fateful descent from cursed parents and ancestors.
With whose guilt does the chorus align Antigone's fate in 'Antigone'?
It is with her parents that the chorus aligns Antigone's fate in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus brings up the disgrace of Theban Princess Antigone's incestuous parents, King Oedipus and Queen Jocasta. The members also discuss the divine curse on the royal house of Labdacus, of which Antigone is a direct maternal and paternal descendant. They observe that Antigone exhibits the same uncontrolled passionate outbursts that got her father in trouble.
Does the chorus blame just Antigone for her troubles in 'Antigone'?
No, the chorus does not blame just Antigone for her troubles in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus characterizes Theban Princess Antigone as foolish and reckless. They describe her as uncontrolled and wild, like her father, disgraced Theban King Oedipus. But they also mention that she is the cursed daughter of cursed parents and the cursed descendant of the cursed Theban royal house of Labdacus.
