Q: Who specifically is the chorus? City folk, an inner voice, is it only there to provide context or can it change perspectives?

O: The difference between how Kreon speaks of both of Oidipous' sons is shown by how he honors Eteokles by speaking with a very elevated form of language while he uses harsh words in repetition while speaking of Polyneikes.

repetition

E: Sevengated Thebes - Referring to the city of Thebes having seven gates. This is linked to the story of "Seven Against Thebes", a myth where 7 champions invaded Thebes through the city's seven gates.

E: The definition of Purport is: appear or claim to be or do something, especially falsely; profess. I found that the author sought to use this word, as it shows how works of literature often look like they are presenting in present tense although almost always being written in the past tense.