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What is one of the primary functions of the chorus in Sophocles' Oedipus Rex?
What is one of the primary functions of the chorus in Sophocles' Oedipus Rex?
- Providing exposition and setting the scene (correct)
- Solving the mystery before Oedipus
- Serving as background music in critical scenes
- Acting as a passive observer without impacting the plot
How does the chorus contribute to the audience's understanding of the central conflict in the play?
How does the chorus contribute to the audience's understanding of the central conflict in the play?
- By distracting Oedipus from his investigation
- By focusing solely on praising Oedipus' past triumphs
- By sharing details about Laius' murder and the curse (correct)
- By remaining silent throughout Oedipus' journey
In what way does the chorus act as a bridge between the characters and the viewers?
In what way does the chorus act as a bridge between the characters and the viewers?
- By being completely static and unresponsive to Oedipus' actions
- By reflecting societal anxieties and offering commentary (correct)
- By directly solving Oedipus' mystery
- By remaining distant and uninvolved in the unfolding events
How does the chorus's stance towards Oedipus change as the investigation progresses?
How does the chorus's stance towards Oedipus change as the investigation progresses?
Which of the following is NOT a way in which the chorus actively shapes the audience's experience in Oedipus Rex?
Which of the following is NOT a way in which the chorus actively shapes the audience's experience in Oedipus Rex?
Why is it important for the audience that the chorus recounts the oracle's pronouncements about Laius' murder?
Why is it important for the audience that the chorus recounts the oracle's pronouncements about Laius' murder?
What role does the chorus serve in Oedipus Rex?
What role does the chorus serve in Oedipus Rex?
How does the chorus contribute to the theme of fate versus free will in the play?
How does the chorus contribute to the theme of fate versus free will in the play?
In what way does the chorus create emotional resonance in 'Oedipus Rex'?
In what way does the chorus create emotional resonance in 'Oedipus Rex'?
What does the reaction of the chorus to Teiresias' prophecy reveal about their character?
What does the reaction of the chorus to Teiresias' prophecy reveal about their character?
How does the chorus contribute to the sense of dramatic irony in 'Oedipus Rex'?
How does the chorus contribute to the sense of dramatic irony in 'Oedipus Rex'?
How does the chorus act as a bridge between the on-stage action and off-stage events in 'Oedipus Rex'?
How does the chorus act as a bridge between the on-stage action and off-stage events in 'Oedipus Rex'?
