Medea and the Chorus as a confidante
In “Medea” by Euripides, the chorus plays many roles in the formation of the play. In this case it starts by showing a group of women as the chorus, which was unusual at that time it was written. In the play, “Medea”, the tragic hero faces many challenges and inner struggles, that expose her to certain situations, that were either caused by her actions or fate. Throughout the play the chorus serves as a “confidante” for Medea; the strength of their relationship is express through the support, sympathy, comments, and advice that the chorus offers Medea during her struggles. One of the main roles of the chorus is to sympathize with Medea. In the play, the chorus shows her suffering and feels pity for Medea, by explaining all the sacrifices and erroneous actions she took for Jason. The chorus exposes how Medea, has now no place to go after she gets exile from Corinth due to her inadequate actions, and even worst, the suffering and shame it means to be unaccepted in her own homeland. It supports and agrees with her about the rage she feels towards Jason, because despite everything she did for him, he does not corresponds adequately. Also, during her arguments with different characters along the play, the chorus is always there at the end listening and commenting on her feelings. The fact that the chorus is composed of women helps exemplify better the feelings of Medea and why she feels so frustrated since they too, are women, and understand that there are inequalities and injustices about the treatment Medea receives for being a female. The chorus relate to her feelings and helps dramatize the play. The chorus is not only there to listen to Medea’s suffering but also to advise and comment on the actions she will take or the outspoken thoughts she shares. When Mdea is plotting her revenge on Jason and tell the chorus about it, the group of women advise her not to hurt her own children, but agree that Jason’s actions should have some kind of