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 are basically the citizens.
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.
Leader of Chorus
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.
Yes, the chorus takes a position in the argument between Antigone and Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus draws its membership from Thebes' accomplished, respected, wise elders. The members therefore have closer ties to the reigning monarch than to any other character in Thebes. They indeed find nothing good to say about Theban Princess Antigone, whom they characterize as emotionally out of control as her father, disgraced Theban King Oedipus.
The Chorus are basically the citizens.
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.
Leader of Chorus
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.
Yes, the chorus takes a position in the argument between Antigone and Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus draws its membership from Thebes' accomplished, respected, wise elders. The members therefore have closer ties to the reigning monarch than to any other character in Thebes. They indeed find nothing good to say about Theban Princess Antigone, whom they characterize as emotionally out of control as her father, disgraced Theban King Oedipus.
That it is trouble is what the chorus believes about love in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus makes observations about love in regard to the interaction between Creon and Haemon. The members note that Haemon is all caught up in his love for his first cousin and bride-to-be, Princess Antigone. They observe that love does not lead to the best decision making.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.