The world in which first century Rome was held had faint similaritties and many differences regarding gender roles and the portrayl of their personal reality. Ovid does an exceptional job at recreating those of the first centuries peceptions and translating them into works of art.    With the heavy reocurring theme of gender roles and gender imbalances, it is apparent that Ovid wants his readers to grasp this moral. See it how you will, I firmly believe the picture that the metamorphoises creates is one that uses obvious gender inegualities to urge readers to question present society and it’s own norms. Ovid has many examples of this theme that surface throughout the story that give as constant reminder to check in with the theme. For example with this quote, “I’ll make you pay, by destroying those lovely looks which allow you to fancy yourself and attract my husband, you shameless hussy!” the writer is gaureenting that there are shortcoming communication present within their civilization.