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This is the first 1,000 characters of 861 words (3.44 pages) in the essay titled The personality of the chorus in terms of Oedipus In Oedipus the King, Sophocles utilizes the chorus to function as the embodiment of the reasoning process. Throughout the play, the chorus’ personality gradually evolves as information pertaining to Oedipus becomes disclosed. The progression of the chorus’ personality can be divided into three distinct stages: supportive and reliant on Oedipus, uncertain about the circumstances presented against Oedipus and commiserating Oedipus’ fall. In each stage, the chorus serves a background to all interactions and provides the prospective Sophocles desires the audience (or readers) to grasp. The chorus also creates a sense of unity and cohesiveness which pervades the entire play. The chorus’ evolving personality reflects the progressive revelation of Oedipus’ tragic fate.At the beginning of the play, the chorus’ personality is unaffected by Oedipus’ fate and shows full confidence in Oedipus’ abilities as a leader. The chorus views Oedipus as their savior, the one who is to rid the “pollution” suffocating Thebes by killing the murder of Laius. The chorus reveals what they believe Oedipus is capable of by saying “if he[murders of Laius] has a share of fear at all, his courage will not stand firm, hearing your curse (pg. 22 line 294).” The chorus’ support is absolutely unanimous and unquestionable. Even when Teiresias, a man with the “gift of prophecy”, reveals Oedipus’ fate to the chorus, the personality of the chorus remains static and it professes, “One man may pass ano... |
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