https://padlet.com/olwynmccabe/f3su9uknnr5a806y Defining Moments en-us 2022-03-14 16:05:57 UTC 2025-11-24 20:21:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UcVbyqGMiZM/maxresdefault.jpg s8352156 https://padlet.com/olwynmccabe/f3su9uknnr5a806y/wish/2119590389 The chorus provides background information in the play of Oedipus as well as foreshadows events to come in some cases. Oedipus interacts with the chorus as if it is an actor or a group of actors which contribute just as much to the play's plot and ideas as the main character.]]> 2022-03-29 15:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/olwynmccabe/f3su9uknnr5a806y/wish/2119590389 s8352156 https://padlet.com/olwynmccabe/f3su9uknnr5a806y/wish/2119593806 Also, the chorus mostly speaks in a rhythmic way which implements irony in some scenes that aren't supposed to be very jolly and light, and add to the scenes that are meant to be that way.]]> 2022-03-29 15:18:26 UTC https://padlet.com/olwynmccabe/f3su9uknnr5a806y/wish/2119593806 https://padlet.com/olwynmccabe/f3su9uknnr5a806y/wish/2119595661 In Oedipus the chorus acts and represents far beyond its surface level. For one, the chorus helps make the world in Oedipus feel much larger. It is important to remember that when the play is going on only three actors have speaking lines but the play is meant to represent the city of Thebes as a whole. This is where the chorus can assist in creating the atmosphere of the city by acting as the citizens of Thebes. Without the chorus the setting of the play will feel hollow and incomplete. Furthermore, the chorus can even help include the audience by having a more level head than all the actors on stage. This can lead to the chorus having objective ideas like the audience. ]]> 2022-03-29 15:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/olwynmccabe/f3su9uknnr5a806y/wish/2119595661 s8345569 https://padlet.com/olwynmccabe/f3su9uknnr5a806y/wish/2119600036 Oedipus interacts with the chorus in a way that enhances our appreciation of the play by revealing new perspectives to the audience that the characters themselves cannot show. ]]> 2022-03-29 15:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/olwynmccabe/f3su9uknnr5a806y/wish/2119600036 https://padlet.com/olwynmccabe/f3su9uknnr5a806y/wish/2119607656
The Chorus acts as the voice of the people, voicing their concerns such as when they expressed their concern when Oedipus and Caius were fighting. By doing this, they reveal to us the seriousness of the king and his brother in law fighting in public sight. They also add a complex and objective view to situations where the two other actors may not be able to.]]> 2022-03-29 15:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/olwynmccabe/f3su9uknnr5a806y/wish/2119607656 s8344324 https://padlet.com/olwynmccabe/f3su9uknnr5a806y/wish/2119608189 The chorus displays itself as the backdrop of emotions along with the point in equivalence to both good and evil since Oedipus saved the supplicants from Sphinx, it proposed that potentially he would save the people of Thebes from the immense calamity brought forth upon the judgement to the city of Thebes. Furthermore, the chorus is the one to foresee an upheaval in foreshadowing reasoning to Oedipus' insanity and the occasion of fate involvement to Oedipus.]]> 2022-03-29 15:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/olwynmccabe/f3su9uknnr5a806y/wish/2119608189 s8345578 https://padlet.com/olwynmccabe/f3su9uknnr5a806y/wish/2119614728 It is shown throughout the play that the chorus brings perspective to the situation at the moment and through the chorus, the audience can get a better feel for the plot itself. Oedipus interacts with the chorus from time to time, but one interaction that comes to mind is when the chorus is beseeching King Oedipus to spare Creon and stop bickering about whether or not he is the murderer of Laius. Overall, the chorus is relevant to the plot because it gives better context to the audience and it pushes the plot forward.]]> 2022-03-29 15:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/olwynmccabe/f3su9uknnr5a806y/wish/2119614728 https://padlet.com/olwynmccabe/f3su9uknnr5a806y/wish/2119615168 2022-03-29 15:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/olwynmccabe/f3su9uknnr5a806y/wish/2119615168 s8352156 https://padlet.com/olwynmccabe/f3su9uknnr5a806y/wish/2119621472 The chorus is in some ways the narrator of the play as they underline moments of the play, foreshadow events and ensue emotions, all of this subtly by just stating their view which is mostly factual, of the events in the story.]]> 2022-03-29 15:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/olwynmccabe/f3su9uknnr5a806y/wish/2119621472 https://padlet.com/olwynmccabe/f3su9uknnr5a806y/wish/2119635432  The chorus provides underscore to the tragic action, and atmosphere. The chorus can play as a peacemaker but also infuse suspense and fear in the audience. The Chorus can represent the audience's response to the play. ]]> 2022-03-29 15:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/olwynmccabe/f3su9uknnr5a806y/wish/2119635432