What role does the chorus play in the first half of Antigone?
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There are many functions of the chorus in Greek tragedies but the main one is to act as a character standing outside of the play. The chorus has multiple roles. They interact with characters, provide context to the audience, and elaborates on moral points. They also interject when characters make mistakes or bad decisions.
Chorus is a part of ancient Greek drama.
The chorus has many roles in the drama.
The chorus will stay away from the audience of the play and help the drama in several ways without directly involving in it.
The chorus will offer information from the background which are not available in the drama like mythology, character’s thought and narration.
They will make sure the character doesn’t make mistake by interjecting during the play.