In a Greek tragedy, the purpose of the Chorus is to:
1 Provide commentary on essential background information and themes in order to help the
audience understand the play
2 Provide strong allusions to other important Greek plays so that audience members begin to
draw connections across plays.
3 Provide commentary on essential background information and themes in order to help the
audience understand the play
4 Provide music and song to help entertain the audience throughout the play, especially during
mood shifts