 Romance/Love: May 16, 2007 Issue [#1714] |
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Well, a fine opinion he must have of me if he thinks I'd go to any man without a proper fortune. And this you may tell your Mr. Party of the first part. That when I wed, whatever's my own goes with me.
~ Quote from "The Quiet Man"
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A few weeks ago, I watched the movie "The Quiet Man" which made me think about how relationships, dating, and marriage have changed. In the movie, Shawn (John Wayne) sets his sights on a fiery Irish lass named Mary Kate (Maureen O'Hara). Their dates were kept simple and consisted of going for walks, attending social events, and having tea in the parlor. They were interested in conversing and getting to know one another.
As the movie progressed, Shawn's intentions were to wed Mary Kate. However, there was tension between Shawn and Mary Kate's older brother. When Shawn sought approval for Mary Kate's hand in marriage, it was initially denied by her brother.
This was set in a time when Irish women believed that their worth was defined by their dowry. Dowries are whatever property, money, and gifts which go with the bride into the new marriage. Mary Kate's brother was unwilling to allow her much of a dowry if she married Shawn, which caused problems because she thought the community would not appreciate her full value.
Though dowries still exist, they were far more common in the past. Today, when someone chooses whether or not to accept a marriage proposal, dowries and approval from family members are not likely to be the deciding factors. Love has overruled many of the popular past traditions.
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 spazmom  : I love that song...and I think your right on with the comparison. Good newsletter!
 Lexi : Thank you for commenting! I'm happy you liked the comparison.
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