Electra's Relationship with the Chorus

Electra's relationship with the Chorus is vital, especially at the start of the play before Orestes' return
The Chorus is a mother figure to her, offering advice, comfort and support that she couldn't receive from her real mother Clytenmenstra
Electra feels isolated, and has no one share her thoughts and feelings with aside from the Chorus
Electra's injustice is supported by the Chorus, though they advise her caution in her revenge, and to moderate her anger to avoid her destroying herself through grief for her father.
However, Electra is criticised…

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