2. Comment on the action: offer interpretations of the events taking place on the stage.
3. Offer moral commentary: the chorus may offer moral evaluations or advice to characters or the audience.
4. Provide emotional reinforcement: can use their words and actions to reflect, intensify or contrast with the emotions portrayed by characters.
5. Act as a foil to the characters: may represent different values, beliefs, or perspectives than the characters.
6. Link the audience and the world of the play: the chorus is often the only character that directly addresses the audience.