Medea and the Chorus (Journal 6)

In Oedipus the chorus seems detached from the story. They relate ideas to the Gods and the audience rather than to the characters in the book. In Oedipus they also foreshadow many events that will happen. The chorus in Oedipus is also comprised of citizens from Thebes; a leader is also present in the chorus to interact with the characters. Overall the chorus summarizes what happens in the story. In Medea the chorus is very different. They talk directly to the characters present in the book and seem to talk about present happenings rather than the future. The chorus in Medea also seems more attached to her than in Oedipus. "Oh, my poor Medea-" (44). The fact that they are all women can also be used as a symbol to represent feminism since the main character in the story so far is Medea.