Medea: Journal 6

The chorus is different in Medea than in Oedipus because they show pity and sympathy for Medea right away in the beginning of the story. However, in Oedipus, the chorus calls on the gods for help most of the time, and it is not until the end that they show pity for Oedipus.
The role of the chorus has to do with the fact that they show pity for Medea right from the beginning of the story. This creates the depressed tone, which contributes to making the audience feel pity and sympathy for Medea and her situation. The chorus also talks many times about the inequality of women and men, and how the men do not respect the women. This contributes to the understanding of the perspective of a woman. The chorus is able to give insight into a woman's position in this society.