SPRING AOW #2 - Romeo and Juliet Act 2
AOW : Romeo and Juliet - Act 2
1) Your post must include a solid response that includes a well-formed opinion that references the text and/or your own experiences. Use the paragraph number to refer to specific passages/quotes.
2) Your "comment" to another student shouldn't repeat someone else's comment, but rather extend the thinking beyond what was already posted. Don't simply write, "I agree with so and so."
Here you go, finally:
Why do you suppose that people nowadays are getting married much later in life than before?
- Read "Historical Background of Marriage Customs" and answer the following blog question by Friday, Feb. 2 at 8 am
1) Your post must include a solid response that includes a well-formed opinion that references the text and/or your own experiences. Use the paragraph number to refer to specific passages/quotes.
2) Your "comment" to another student shouldn't repeat someone else's comment, but rather extend the thinking beyond what was already posted. Don't simply write, "I agree with so and so."
Here you go, finally:
Why do you suppose that people nowadays are getting married much later in life than before?
I think people are getting married later in life because back then, people had shorter lives. Now, since technology has advanced and more people live longer, they have more time to get married and have kids and get jobs. People in the 1500's got married at a younger age because they did not have long lives, so they wanted to experience as much as they could before they died. Also, newly developed rules in different religions caused people to get married at an older age. Some religions say it is not okay to marry at such a young age, which is why the majority of people get married when they are older.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kailey. People wanted to experience as much life as they could with their spouses because of such short lives that were lived back then.
DeleteI think people are getting married late because of modern technology and medication. Women can also make a profit on their own, so if a family was losing money, they didn't have to rely only on their descendants marriages. The laws have also changed. People cannot be married until they are an adult and legally people aren't adults until the age of 18. Marriage also doesn't need to solve feuds or fighting families anymore, so people can be married older than they could be back then.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ava. Women now have more freedom and more power, which allows them to get married only if they really wanted to. Back then, most women almost had to get married because men were more powerful. Also, women did not really have the right to marry who they wanted to get married to. The fathers decided whether they wanted their daughters to get married and they decided who they wanted their daughter to marry.
DeleteI agree with you Ava. Women in the 1500s had no say in who they married or why. they had to do what their fathers wanted them to do and if that meant getting married at the age of 13 then so be it. Now women have the right to marry who they want to and for the reasons they want to.
DeleteI agree with you Ava. Now that women think for themselves, they marry for love, and not to help out their family with money. Women dont have to get married to be independant, or an adult, we can get jobs and live by ourselves.
DeleteI think that people are getting married much later in life than before because one, they want to make sure they are the right one and they actually love them, and two, because they want to live life without being married while they still can. If you marry someone right away, how would you know if you truly loved them? You have to spend time to get to know them and how they live their life before you share one, married life. Not all people are who they seem to be. People also want to wait and live their lives before they get married. Back in the Romeo and Juliet times, the reason they got married so early was because they didn’t have as long of lives as we do know. Juliet was going to marry Romeo when she was just 13 years old! Now that we have new advancements, we can experience more events in life before they’re limited when you marry.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Hannah because now we think more about our feelings than they maybe did back then because we have much more on our mind in relation to school and work. People want to know what they are getting into before just rushing into a marriage.
DeleteI agree the new times we are in definately effect the topic. More advancements not only give us better health allowing us to live longer but also more knowledge on how we treat each other, and we all should treat each other more equally. When we do, women have more opportunities and take time to choose their future.
DeleteI think that people are waiting now because we know a little more about age in the way that back then it wasn't weird to get married at age 13 to a 17 year old because people started their lives earlier than we do now. Now we go to school and for most people get a job and then get married. People know a little more about the long term thought of their future, we think a little more before doing something rash because of all the conversation and ads that remind and advise us to think more and not rush into things. Back then people were supposed to get married young and have kids whereas now thats not what we usually advise not to and think about our future more.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Megan because back then, like in Romeo and Juliet times, people got married very young and at age differences. Now we have to do so much, most of us, before marriage like graduate high school and college, get a job, and then you usually get married and have kids.
DeleteI also agree with megan. Nowadays, it takes a substantial amount of time to be at a place when your ready for a relationship. You have to put yourself through up to 20 years of schooling and the struggle to find a job is difficult, and only then when you have a stable job is when your ready for that type of commitment.
DeleteI belive that people nowadays get married later in life because people are more mature later in life than in the teenage years. When teens are in high school or early in collage they tend to act childish and do ridiculous things. Also people get married later because we have the right to choose who we want to marry and the right person for you or me might come later in life.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your statement because not only that people do immature actions, but they are not even allowed to marry until both partners are past the age of 18 to truely be married which is a much longer wait then the old times where women would marry at the age of 13.
DeleteI agree with you because teenagers definitely do foolish things because they're too young. Take Romeo and Juliet, for example. They went too fast and the end result? They both killed themselves. It's also true that we want to marry the right person, so we have to wait until we find them, which is why it takes some people quite a while to settle down.
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ReplyDeleteI suppose that people nowadays are getting married much later in life than before due to a greater average international life expectancy and more knowledge of our bodies. The increased life expectancy is sort of obvious, as now we have longer lives to live and do not need to settle down or reproduce and carry on our family line as quickly as people in premodern times. But I also suppose since now that we understand more of biology and the human body, we also know that it is extremely unsafe and unhealthy for pregnancy in minors. This is similar to the restriction of consuming alcohol until you're twenty-one years of age, as drinking before that can be unhealthy and cause many defects or stunts to your growth before you have fully developed. In this case, it is much more dangerous as the wife would not be close to fully developed, yet would still be tasked with marrying and developing a child of her own while still developing herself.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with Anthony in the sense that at such a young age, girls would not be suited for taking care of a child. In addition to what Anthony said, nowadays people are getting married later because it seems like everyone wants to 'live a little' before being tied down to a house with a partner and possible (a) kid(s). Marring later would allow both parties (male and female) to get a better idea of what it would be like to support themselves and more people. It'll also give them the opportunity to meet someone who is maybe a better match and possible their 'true love'.
DeleteI believe that nowadays people are getting married much later in life because it allows for them to better know their potential lifetime partner and weather or not it would be a good idea to marry them. Whereas in the earlier times, girls were marring at ages anywhere from seven and up and did not really have a choice about wether or not they wanted to marry the person or not. This is shown in Paragraph 1 lines 1-4 with, “At the seventh year of age, her father shall have aid of his tenants to marry her. At nine years of age, she is able to deserve and have dower. At twelve years to consent to marriage. At sixteen to be past the Lord’s tender husband.” This quote is stating the specifics of how marriage used to work in the old days. As evident, the fathers could start to receive gifts from the potential suitors to that they can marry his daughter at only the age of seven. Due to the age restriction nowadays, people (men and women) are able to live their lives more before making a life changing decision and come to an overall conclusion on wether or not they should marry someone. In addition to this women are also not getting dictated by their parents (mainly fathers) on who they are and are not going to marry.
ReplyDeleteAs Jordan explained, and as we can see through many texts and written records, woman were usually married off and had no say in who they wanted settle down or have children with. Nowadays though, we believe more in free will when it comes to marriage and who we consent to, rather than just being under the "dictatorship" of our parents and their plans for us. In addition to this though, it also might have been arguable that in older times it was best to be married off by parents as children were too young to make their own/good decisions. Except now that we have longer lives and more choice in what to do with them, we can wait long enough to make our own decision on who is right for us and why we should marry them.
DeleteI agree with Jordan because women were married without a choice and just had to trust their parents that it would be a good marriage. In modern day time women can choose who they love and when they are going to marry them if they are older than 18. Anthony also makes a good point on how they thought that they were too young to make any good choices for themselves. People can wait longer to find a better person to marry and spend the rest of their life with.
DeleteI think people are getting married much later in life because they are waiting for the right person to come along. Although there are still arranged marriages happening, it's not the same as marrying the one you truly love. It takes a long period of time to get to know a person, especially if you're at that point in your life ready for marriage and commitment. Back then, girls didn't have the same freedom we have now: “At the seventh year of her age, her father shall have aid of his tenants to marry her. At nine years of age, she is able to deserve and have dower. At twelve years to consent to marriage. A woman married at twelve cannot disagree afterward. But if she be married younger, she may dissent till she be fourteen. At sixteen to be past the Lord’s tender of a husband. At twenty one to be able to make a feoffement [land grant].” Today, women take as long as they need, but only for a good purpose and not to make ridiculous acts that could hurt them in the future. Rushing into something so quickly, like Romeo did, is not a rational decision, and like Romeo and Juliet, it could uncoil chaos and misfortune very quickly, hurting you and the other person in the process.
ReplyDeleteI believe people nowadays are getting married later in life due to women and men being able to make their own decisions and when they decide to make them as well. For instance, women back then were forced to be married at a very young age ranging from 12-17 to a man they hardly even knew. Unlike today's standards where people can't become "partners for life" until after 18 years of age. In addition, people also want to know what they are going to marry and to understand their life partner's feelings, beliefs, and emotions towards one and others. People also marry late in order to live their life for a while until marriage grabs you by the neck and puts you in chains (just exaggerating the situation). Overall both men and women marry late due to laws preventing "immature actions", wanting to know what they are going to marry and if they are the one, and most importantly to live a little before responsibilities and obligations begin to control one's life experiences.
ReplyDeletePeople are getting married later now because they are living longer, so milestones in life are more spaced out. We get jobs, drive cars, then drinking and gambling. According to the law, you can't get married (without parents permission) until we are 18, because until then you are not an adult, and you rely on your parents. We are also dating, so we are finding the person that is right for us. Women used to get married to be independant, and to help support your family. It was a womans duty to her family to get married and have kids. Now the role of men and women in the world is a lot more equal, and a woman no longer has to rely on a man.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you Taylor, people are making themselves and their lives as spread out as possible to live their lives to the fullest. Couples think that taking it slow is a way better option, and I agree. At the and or 13 you don't need to be finding somewhere to get married.
DeletePeople are getting married later in life because of modern day life expectancy. With modern day medicine and technology people have been able to survive longer. Their life expectancy was very low back then so they did things at an earlier age. Also women can choose who they are marrying while back then your marriages were arranged. Now it might take longer for a women to find someone to settle down with and have a family. In earlier times people were married to end feuds, have kids to pass on their beauty, and to earn money. Also there is a law saying you have to wait till your 18 to get married. Unless you get parent approval. Women can also support themselves so they do not have to find a man that has to provide for them. People are getting married later now due to life expectancy, modern technology, and women's rights.
ReplyDeleteI 100% agree with Ethan because people are not too eager to get married right away, especially with all the life-changing advancements we've discovered. Women have also gained a choice in marriage, rather than having their father or mother chose their husband. They get more leeway to make a somewhat "good" choice on picking out their significant that'll be part of their life.
DeleteI think that people are getting married later in life now rather than earlier in life, like back then, because people are being more cautious with who they fall in love with. People these days cheat on their spouses like theres no tomorrow, its sad but its the truth, so I feel that people are learning from those mistakes and waiting and letting true love find itself. I also feel like people are waiting because they live longer then they used to. Couples are getting engaged early and waiting like three years to get married to test the waters. They feel they have all the time in the world to get married and start a family and a lifestyle, because of the current life expectancy.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Riley because it is true that people are waiting for true love. Cheating does go on a lot these days, so marrying someone you think you love right away can be a big mistake. There is certainly no rush to get married, so people can wait to get married whenever they feel that the time is right.
DeleteI think people are getting married later because they realize they can control their future. For example a girl in today's society might want to go to school, or join the army or travel and all these things are easier to do without a relationship. Also back then womens main priority was to give birth cause they wern't allowed to do alot by society, so their priority was to get married. Now women have other priorities as times have changed.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you because if women want to do other things, or have other jobs, it is much easier to relay on yourself, then other people. They don't want to be tied down, when they could be out there conquering the world.
DeletePeople are getting much later in life because they want to live their lives as fully as possible without being tied down. Most people like doing things on there own without having to worry about what their spouse thinks. Although, there are some people who get married as teens, and when that doesn't work out, it sends another reminder that people should wait to get married, for adults are more mature and they can handle the stress of getting married. When people are younger, they think the first person they meet will be their true love, so they get married, but as people get older, they realize that true love can not be forced, they just have to wait for life to take its course, which makes people get married later in life.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Bethany because many people want to see what life has in store for them so they wait and see what they can and can't do with a spouse. She is also right that not every person you meet will be your true love, just because you met a special someone doesn't mean you should rush right into getting married because merriage is a big discion.
DeleteI think people are getting married in later in life because there is more to look forward to, many people get married later in life because they are looking forward to doing fun things in life without a tether. That doesn't mean you cant do fun and adventurous things when you are married but some people would prefer to wait and enjoy life without anything weighing them down. Some people are getting married later to get to know the person they could be marrying , I think a good bond with whoever you merry is very important because you need to know what you are getting yourself into. People could also be getting married later because lives are longer and people have much more to do with a longer life they just wait a little later to get married.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ellie because when people are single they feel like they have a certain freedom that they don't feel like they have when they are married. People in serious relationships often feel like they have to do everything together and if one wants to do something the other doesn't they can feel like they are growing apart. So taking your time to get married is a good thing so you have time to do the things you want to before you feel tethered down to someone.
DeletePeople are getting married much later in life these days because they are focusing on their education and careers. There isn't a certain age by which people need to get married, so there's no rush. The idea of owning a home and being financially stable first may be more appealing than starting out as a young married couple with no assets. Perhaps being more mature may lead to more successful marriages. It's quite possible to not find your soul mate until later in life. The days of serial dating are declining, making way for the trend of marriage later in life.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Reagan because I also think many people are focusing on getting a good education and having a strong career. And that there is nothing forcing people into marriage anymore.
DeleteI think people are getting married later in life because now days parents aren't forcing their children into relationships. Also many people want to finish school and start a healthy career and a strong life before committing themselves in such a manner.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you because nowadays people are more educated and they realize that their own education is more important than relationships and marriage. Also today, people have more freedom and it is not their parents decision to choose who they will marry.
DeleteI agree with you, because no one is pressuring one into marriage. If arranged marriages were still happening in the United States, people would be getting married much younger. Now that we get to choose our own fates and loves, we choose to wait much longer.
DeletePeople are getting married later in life because they want to have their lives and careers figured out. Also because there is so much more to do in life before marriage. Back then, marriage was almost immediately and was not so much of a decision. Now, people have a choice if they want to marry or not .
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Marissa, because our society seems to be more busy with jobs then with a relationship. People finally realize that marriage is not something that should be rushed into or just to have it for the fun of it. They also seem to realize that there is more to life then marriage. While others rather complete their goals before being committed to someone.
DeleteI think that because of the advances in in technology and medicine people are living longer and they want to be sure who they are going to be spending the rest of their life with. Since people don't have their lives all figured out in terms of school, career decisions, and other life choices they aren't necessarily in the right position to decide who they want to spend their life with. Even though it is legal when you are 18 nobody really chooses to because different things come up that would require a change in where you live or even lifestyle and if these things could end up changing your mind about the person you are with and they happened to be married it isn't as easy to just leave.
ReplyDeleteI believe people are getting married at a much later age than before because people might want to go out and do things or have a fun career. Some people could have a feeling that marriage holds them back from all the "fun"they could be having if they weren't married. Also, in this day and age people usually want their future to be set out before they make any real commitment. Back then, teenagers at young ages, like Romeo and Juliet, were getting married without thinking twice about it. People now might also feel like they need to find "the one" and it keeps them debating for a long period of their life.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, people can spend years to find the one they want to spent their entire life with, and usually don't think for about a day like Romeo and Juliet did.
DeleteI believe that people nowadays are marrying older because they now marry for love and not for wealth or for children. In the era of Romeo and Juliet, many people married for the name or money. For example. Lady Capulet urges Juliet to marry Paris because he has a lot of money and is well-known throughout the town. The common law in the United States is you have to be 18 or older to marry, which is also a big factor, because nowadays people feel that is still too young to marry, and normally wait until their early or mid 20's.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Devyn. Back then marrying was only to preserve beauty and to live a comfortable life. Now more people marry for love and love takes time to grow. leading to marrying at an older age.
DeleteMarrying for love definitely has a big impact on how soon people are getting married. Loving someone and wanting to be with them for the rest of your life is a lot harder to do than finding someone attractive and wealthy. Getting married at 18 is way too early because people are still learning who they are and are growing mentally.
DeletePeople get married later on because when they are younger, they won't feel fully committed to a marriage and need more time to think about marrying someone. At young ages in modern times, they can't afford to have a wedding, and won't be able to get a job, and even once they do get a job, finding the "perfect person" they want to spend the rest of their life with can take awhile to find.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Jacob because the person being married has to have some time to think about who their spouse is and if they are or are not the perfect person they was to spend their rest of their life with.
DeletePeople get married later in life because they want to find out who their true lover is. When you are with your spouse for a much longer time, you realize who they truly are. Maturity also is a major factor during this because you can drastically change from when you are 20 to when you are 30. I also believe that this is the right thing to do because you do not want to marry a person who never thought you were going to.
ReplyDeletePeople nowadays are getting married later because arranged marriages are not as popular anymore. Lovers finally get to know about each other before being committed to one another. Additionally, people back then got married really young, and when you are young, you are most likely immature and unprepared to take on a challenge like marriage.
ReplyDeleteI believe that people have been getting married later in life, is because they are unsure of what they will do as time goes on. If you have not yet learned to love yourself, how can you let someone else come and love you. I feel like people are giving themselves time in order to truly feel love, rather than marry off of physical attraction. Romeo is 17 years old, where Juliet is only 13. Neither one of them know what love really is, therefore can not know what it is really like to be in love. For these reasons people currently choose to wait a little bit longer.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you because people will want time to figure out their plans of the future and what they want to do with their lives and won't want to rush into anything. People will also want time to figure out if the person they are with is the person they are willing to spend the rest of their life with.
DeleteI believe people get married later in life because they want to figure out their future and wait and see if they are ready and not rush into things. People want to figure out what they want their future to be and decide what careers they want to have and possibly get a degree. They also want time to figure out if it is really the right time or person. They may want to spend more time with their partner before getting married in order to find out who the person really is and if they want to stay with that person for the rest of their lives.
ReplyDeleteI agree because lately people are planning more and more making sure they know whats going to happen in their life. It is a necessary but so is finding someone to be with at the same time because they will slowly lose the chance too. Going to do extra school for a degree is an amazing thing but this is a good reason why marriage is pushed back.
DeletePeople are getting married later in life because back then, people lived shorter lives. Now, since more people live longer, they have more time to enjoy life. People in the 1500's got married at a younger age because they did not have long lives and got as much done as possible. Also, modern laws and social norms cause people to get married at an older age. Laws say it is not okay to marry at such a young age and society looks down upon it, which is why the majority of people get married when they are older.
ReplyDeleteThis is true since the law forbids people getting married at such a young age and have to wait until they are older. Also a lot of parents don't even let their kids date until they are older because they want their kids to focus on school or they think they are too young so when they are finally old enough they have to wait longer because they haven't been with that person.
DeleteFor many people these days, marriage is not their first priority. They have their whole life to find the person they want to be with forever. Knowing that you are going to be with the same person for the rest of your life can also make some people want to wait on getting married because they are not sure if they are fully capable of making that choice for themselves. People are constantly changing and growing so people grow apart. Divorce is very common at this time and it can make someone take longer to make sure they are absolutely in love. Getting married to someone is a lot of commitment and some might want to be done growing as a person before the make that choice.
ReplyDeleteI agree, most people have several things in their life to worry about, like they're career for example, which may make getting married less of a priority or need. Also, people nowadays sometimes get scared of the huge commitment that comes with marriage. Being with the same person for the rest of their life may scare some people into waiting longer to get married.
DeleteI agree, most people aren't constantly thinking of getting married because they have to worry about getting a job and taking care of themselves.
DeleteI think that people now are getting married later in life because they want to make sure that they are marrying the right person and that marrying this person ensures them a happy, healthy future. In Shakespearean times, men wanted to marry any beautiful girl they could find, and the duty of a beautiful girl was to marry and pass on their beauty. So, people may have gotten married younger so they would have more time to have more babies to pass on their beauty to more people. Back then people married more for looks than quality, so they could marry much younger and quicker. Now, though, people want to make sure that they are making the right choice, so they wait a while to get married. Also, back then there was less medical technology so people didn't live as long as they do now which may have encouraged couple to get married early on.
ReplyDeleteI believe people nowadays are getting married later in life due to women and men being able to make their own decisions and when they decide to make them as well. For instance, women back then were forced to be married at a very young age ranging from 12-17 to a man they hardly even knew. Unlike today's standards where people can't become "partners for life" until after 18 years of age. In addition, people also want to know what they are going to marry and to understand their life partner's feelings, beliefs, and emotions towards one and others. People also marry late in order to live their life for a while until marriage grabs you by the neck and puts you in chains (just exaggerating the situation). Overall both men and women marry late due to laws preventing "immature actions", wanting to know what they are going to marry and if they are the one, and most importantly to live a little before responsibilities and obligations begin to control one's life experiences.
ReplyDeletePeople nowadays are getting married later in life because they actually want to be marry the love of their life. They don't just marry for money or because someone is beautiful, they marry someone because they have fell for every single thing about them. They also want to make sure they are marrying the right person so they can be happy together for the rest of their lives. Back then was way different, they would marry at like 15 because that's how it was. They didn't even marry because they actually loved every single bit of their significant other but they married for money, fame or because they are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI believe people get married much later life because they realized how hard married life is. Instead of getting to be a young adult having fun and being single they have a life full of responsibility and compromises. If they get married right away they never have time to be free and independent on their own. So, they wait till later in their life when there more mature and ready for a large commitment. If you get married young, I believe you have a larger chance of becoming unhappy.
ReplyDeleteIn today's world, people today get married later in life because they have the choice to pick the person that they love and they want to make sure that they truly do have equal love for each other. Most couples who get married young aren't happy with each other in their later years. Therefore, I believe that it is better to wait longer for marriage because you will be more matured than younger kids. Also, when you wait longer you know exactly what you want in a person so you are more likely to be more satisfied with your partner.
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