Journal 3

By looking at Jocasta and how Oedipus speaks to her and treats her in general, it seems like the women have a lot of power and respect in the society. Unlike most plays where the women are usually looked down upon and seen as inferior to men, in this case they both seem to be on the same level. Both genders interact very well and share ideas and opinions and the other listens. But in this case, Oedipus wants to know about his birth so badly that he doesn't really consider what she really has to say and he doesn't really treat her the same way. But overall in the society, men and women are generally equal.