Journal 2: Medea

The chorus in Medea differs significantly from that in Oedipus the King, in that it is alot more sympathetic to Medea's situation, feeling her pain and anguish at the injustice Jason comitted. The chorus often addresses Medea by name and in a sympathetic manner, such as the line; "The lover you lost, O heartbroken lady!" This empathy expressed by the chorus is very different from the righteous, just attitude taken by the chorus in Oedipus, and helps to shine a much more positive light on Medea, as well as help in evoking pity and fear, as the sympathetic nature of the chorus helps the reader to connect with Medea's character- thus sharing in her heart-bending anguish.