Due to the unique geographical and historical setting of The Morning of the Gods, a number of themes are inevitably brought into the novel. One of these deep-rooted themes is that of politics. Mention of this theme is present from the second page of the book when Carla's mother angrily comments on the Colonels' Junta in her country.

Throughout the book, however, there is constant political commentary discussing issues of freedom of speech and thought, political martyrdom, communist ideologies, and even a description of the Cyprus problem. The novel is naturally subjective in terms of descriptions of the Junta; the book obviously is not for the Junta but against it, and this is made clear through Ismene's feelings. However, when young Lefteris turns to Carla and tells her that such a situation would probably not be possible in the United States, Carla is quick...