Anouilh Journal #5

1. Gender Roles

In all the plays, gender roles have been an important part of the plays. In Anouilh's Antigone, the gender roles that seem to be the most bold and protective are the males, and the females are supposed to keep the family going, moving on. In both Antigone plays we read, and Medea as well, we see that the gender role is broken by the protagonist to get away from this rumor. In Oedipus the King, Jocasta sees every situation presented in a calm manner, she thinks out the problem.

2. Corruption

In all the plays, corruption seemed to play a big part in the plot of the story. For instance, in Oedipus and Creon's case, power of ruling has just brought more greediness in them for power to the extent where they completely rule, and also, they have the intelligence of always being right no matter what happens. In all the plays, those who are not directly involved in corruption are affected and experience grief and sorrow. The overuse of power just leads to more consequences which will end up bad.