In the play “Oedipus the King” by Sophocles, the chorus plays the role of the ignorant voice in the search for the king’s murderer. When the chorus hears the accusations against Oedipus, they are appalled because they have grown to trust Oedipus. However, despite these accusations the chorus remains loyal to their king. In the beginning of the play, they dismiss Teiresias’s claim and attribute it to his anger. Nonetheless, when Teiresias elaborates, they are unable to repudiate the allegations made against Oedipus.
Despite doubts cast by even Oedipus, the chorus remains hopeful that these accusations will be proved false. However, as evidence builds against Oedipus, the chorus grows unsure of their king’s innocence. Throughout the play, the
Despite doubts cast by even Oedipus, the chorus remains hopeful that these accusations will be proved false. However, as evidence builds against Oedipus, the chorus grows unsure of their king’s innocence. Throughout the play, the