... speaks at the same time to put emphasis on the tragic event that just happened. This feature is also used in "lysistrata" but because it's a comedy when the chorus is speaking together is rather likely to give its opinion and not sum up an event or announce an important event. *QUOTE* These speeches break up the whole play into little parts, making it more interesting. Music was probably used in these Choral Odes, and this also motivated the interest of the audience. Perhaps sometimes it even left the audience on the edge or relaxed them. This effect which is discussed later on in the essay is used in "Oedipus" as it is a tragedy.*LYSISTRATA SONG QUOTE* The chorus also interacted with the main characters, telling them what to do, or giving advice. This is a feature mostly presented in "Oedipus" rather than "lysistrata" because the chorus is acting as ...

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