Oedipus Journal #3

The woman, Jocasta, in the play just goes along with whatever is told to her. She basically sides with Creon, then when Creon leaves, she sides with Oedipus. This is kind of a warning to woman. She takes everything involving her men for granted, and never claims her own point of view. Contrasting with this, Creon and Oedipus are both extremely self-conscious and defensive. Oedipus threatens to kill Creon on a thought that has absolutely no proof. Creon is able to defend himself in a rational manner. The men expect the women to agree with them, as if her own opinion is of small significance.