Essay Archive - The Chorus of Antigone
The Chorus of Antigone
The chorus was not only a major part of Antigone, but also the most
insightful portion of this play's cast. The members of the chorus tell Creon
and the audience very important truths about themselves. Throughout the play
the chorus comments on Creon's actions, and gives us all unbiased views on our
hypocritical species. Without a chorus Creon's epiphany may never have occurred
and we wouldn't have, as easily, seen our personal flaws. The chorus is
included in a very effective manner, the chorus talks about death, love, and
other unconquerable forces that humans eternally try to defeat, it shows the
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