Medea jornal #1

The role of the corus in Medea differs from the chorus in Oedipus in several different ways. first of all, the chorus in Medea are all women and they are able to relate to the charicter more and have a closer relationship because of this. they seem to be able to relate to her problems in a more direct manor since they all share this common bond. notice how the chorus references Medea, " Oh, My poor Medea"(Medea 44). another difference is that Medea has a more personal connection with the chorus and speaks to them directly throughout the play. Medea exchanges looks with them, shares Secrets with them and has no fear of doing so. while in Oedipus, he was more afraid of sharing the secrets with his people till the very end. notice how Medea references the Chorus, "We Women are the worst-treated things alive" (Medea 40).