In both of the plays Electra and Medea the chorus has a large part in terms of interaction in the play itself. The chorus offers advice to the characters of the play throughout their many times of turmoil. The chorus becomes the opposing view of Anaxagoras' theme of "Nous". The chorus is offering the sane view of the world to rather insane characters.
             In Electra, the chorus consults directly with Electra at the beginning of the play. The chorus begs the irate Electra to accept their offer to take the gods into her life and live peacefully. Electra retorts by reminding the chorus of her slain father. Her mind controls her idea of revenge. This example symbolizes the split in opinions of Aristotle and Euripides' mentor. On one hand we have the idea of sanity and the chance to be moral, yet on the other hand there is the idea of " a mind made up" theory as in the case of Electra herself. Another example occurs later in the play. In order to help Electra while there is still time to abort her villanous plot, the chorus advises Electra on where she should journey to. Once again she refuses and this time she engages in a conflict with the messenger.
             The chorus in the Medea takes on a similar role to that of the play Electra. The group serves up advice for Jason after he makes his speech proclaiming his reasoning for leaving Medea in the first place. The chorus explains to him that he is not acting properly, yet he does not even respond and continues badmouthing his former lover. This example is consistent with the choral activity in the Electra. The chorus provides a sane view of the world, however is rejected by the characters who are controlled by mind. Again when Jason and Medea have one of their arguments, the chorus provides a helping opinion for the ghastly acts that will arise from this conflict.
             The chorus provides the opposing viewpoint to that which is held by the characters of the plays but not Euripides himself.. These ...