Rash Decisions or True Love??

 

            As humans, it natural for us to make wrong decisions. If it’s for us, or ones who you care for, it’s normal for us to choose something that would benefit a greater good. Such as Friar Lawrence in William Shakespeare’s; Romeo and Juliet. In the play, Romeo had confronted Friar Lawrence pleading him to marry his love Juliet. Friar Lawrence does so in attempt to end the Capulet vs. Montague feud, not, because he thinks that Romeo and Juliet share a true love. Now the issue popping up today, is if Romeo’s ‘love’ was his true feelings or if he was being rash. Romeo, in Rome and Juliet, was making these decisions based off true love, despite some rash behavior.

            Romeo does express his true love for Juliet verbally. For example in the play Romeo had said; “Then love-devouring death do what he dare, it is enough I may call her mine.” (2.6 7-8) Romeo is expressing how he would take on death if he could call Juliet his. Romeo is proving that he is making this decision out of true love because he’s willing to die for her. Also when Friar Lawrence asked about one of Romeo’s previous loves, in response Romeo said’ “With Rosaline? No. I have forgot that name and that name's woe,” (2.3 48-49) Romeo is saying that he’s completely over Rosaline and is completely committed to Juliet. However, the only evidence that could possible contribute to Romeo being ‘rash’ is when he was talking about Juliet and mentioned her family’s worth. “Then plainly know my heart’s dear love is set on the fair daughter of rich Capulet,” (2.3 61-64) basically Romeo is saying he loves the daughter or the rich Capulets, and they love each other. This can be perceived as rash and true love because he’s saying he loves her very much, however he did mention how the Capulets’ were wealthy.   

            In conclusion, Romeo is proving to be in love with Juliet. He isn’t pressing to marry her out of rashness, he’s in love with her. He does make some rash decisions however that doesn’t undermine his love for Juliet.

Non-Fiction Blog Post

     The article,Cross Dressers of the Civil War, written by Veronica Majerol explores the topic of woman's rights and equality. It gives us a look into how woman were also heroes of the Civil War and they tested their bravery by dressing up like men and fighting in the war. This article talks about the bravery women had, the independence that women fought for, and woman's rights and how the evolved since. Women were not given enough credit for their courageous efforts then and now.
     The author uses statistics and information on the Civil War and the woman fighting in it as well as reasoning for the women to fight to support their claim that women should've gotten more credit during the Civil War. "There were about 250 documented cases of women who hid their sex to fight for the Union and Confederate armies," this shows that a lot of women risked their lives and disguised themselves to fight in the war. Also, " 'Women who went off to fight in the Civil War were really strong, tough women ... History doesn't reflect that,' " this shows the author using evidence to support their claim.
     I feel that women were not given enough credit for their bravery and strength in a time were women were not equal to men. And the fact that 2013 was when the Defense Department lift the ban on women combat, shows that women are slowly starting to change then when it was in was in 1865.