Question

What was the purpose of the chorus in Antigone?

A.The chorus influences the behavior of the characters.
B. The chorus distracts the audience from the events of the play
C. The chorus comments on the action of the play and clarifies the situation to the audience.

Answer 1

your answer should be C

Answer 2

The chorus represent the citizen of Thebes who try to talk sense into Antigone and others. They also explain what is going on to the audience.

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C. The chorus comments on the action of the play and clarifies the situation to the audience.