How did the role of the chorus change in Euripides’ later plays?

In the works of Euripides, the role of the chorus underwent a notable evolution. While the chorus was a central element in early Greek tragedy, Euripides increasingly found less use for it as his career progressed.12

In his later plays, the chorus tended to become detached from the primary dramatic action. Rather than serving as an integral component that critically observed or interpreted the plot—as was common in the works of his predecessors—the choral elements often functioned as decorative interludes between the acts. This shift reflects Euripides' broader focus on psychological realism and the internal lives of his characters, which prioritized the dramatic tension between individuals over the traditional choral commentary on the polity or the gods.132