GENDER ROLES:
In Medea, the gender roles of men and woman really stand out. Not only are woman considered lower to men in status but they are thought of as a tool for reproduction and pleasure and to take care of the man. When Jason left Medea, he didn't think twice about the fact that he was cheating on her or being unfaithful. In fact, he assumed that it was the right thing to do and that Medea should just deal with the situation because of her place. This is very similar to the way women are supposed to behave in both versions of Antigone. They are to act with reverence and respect to the men because they are underneath them. The men dominate the women but are afraid when the women suddenly take charge and become strong as humans.
BLINDNESS:
In Oedipus, blindness is a prominent theme throughout the story. It reveals the lack of sight that Oedipus uses to solve problems and to see the world but not the physical sight. Oedipus is blind to reality and refuses to face the truth even though at times truth is staring at him in the face. This theme can also be seen throughout the play of Antigone although the blindness is seen in Creon. Creon is smacked in the face with the truth and morally right decisions through Antigone's strength and reluctance to give into what is wrong but he refuses to open his eyes and do what is right because of his inner fear of losing power.
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