How has the role of the chorus changed? What type of tone does the author use with the chorus and what words help to support your analysis? How does the chorus comment on the tragic elements of the play?
The role of the chorus has changed because in the beginning they were the ones that set up the scene for us and gave background info as to what was happening or what will happen. They provided foreshadowing and situational irony throughout the play. Then in this reading their part was mainly talking about the tragedy of Antigone and why she represents the true identity of a tragedy. It also takes on a less casual tone and expresses the definition of a tragedy in a more serious manner. For example on page 23 the Chorus says "unbreathable silence" while talking the beginning of the play. This makes the tone become more serious and intense. Another thing that changed was the intensity of each of the parts. The tone adds to this change, because of the use of different words that changes the intensity.The chorus comments on the tragic elements of the play by referring specifically to Antigone and what makes her a good example of a tragedy.
The role of the chorus has changed because in the beginning they were the ones that set up the scene for us and gave background info as to what was happening or what will happen. They provided foreshadowing and situational irony throughout the play. Then in this reading their part was mainly talking about the tragedy of Antigone and why she represents the true identity of a tragedy. It also takes on a less casual tone and expresses the definition of a tragedy in a more serious manner. For example on page 23 the Chorus says "unbreathable silence" while talking the beginning of the play. This makes the tone become more serious and intense. Another thing that changed was the intensity of each of the parts. The tone adds to this change, because of the use of different words that changes the intensity.The chorus comments on the tragic elements of the play by referring specifically to Antigone and what makes her a good example of a tragedy.
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