Kate Chopin’s stories manifest how relationships can fail. Her anachronistic way of portraying marriage as outdated is evident with the result of each relationship lacking true honest love. It is clearly stated that the couples in the stories had a lack of happiness amongst their relationship. “Therefore what god has joined together, let not man separate.”(Mathew 19:6) This quote derived from the bible shows that marriage is sacred through god; no matter what the couple faces, separation should not be the way of resolving their issues. A big challenge in the 21st century is underestimating the true value and meaning of marriage. With changes there is a higher possibility of reinstating marriage as a sacred vow.
The history of marriage dates back to the ancient times. Marriage was much about love and desire as it was social and economic stability. In the twelve century, Catholicism viewed marriage as a life long covenant between a man and a woman. During the Victorian period romantic love became viewed as the primary requirement for marriage and the rituals of courting were more formal. All courting took place in the girl’s home under the eye of the parent. In the 21st century the institution of marriage has changed, reflecting women’s …show more content…
In Kate Chopin’s “ My Last Duchess” the main character is describing a painting to a stranger who was his ex wife and expresses his feelings negatively. Making it known that he was against her flirtatious ways and lack of respect. In today’s society, with the increase of divorces, it is understandable that people agree marriage does not carry the same values as it used to in the past. Though it is a valid point and statistically speaking more than half of marriage fail; changes in the 21st century such as open access to social media and premarital education can increase the chances of a successful
The history of marriage dates back to the ancient times. Marriage was much about love and desire as it was social and economic stability. In the twelve century, Catholicism viewed marriage as a life long covenant between a man and a woman. During the Victorian period romantic love became viewed as the primary requirement for marriage and the rituals of courting were more formal. All courting took place in the girl’s home under the eye of the parent. In the 21st century the institution of marriage has changed, reflecting women’s …show more content…
In Kate Chopin’s “ My Last Duchess” the main character is describing a painting to a stranger who was his ex wife and expresses his feelings negatively. Making it known that he was against her flirtatious ways and lack of respect. In today’s society, with the increase of divorces, it is understandable that people agree marriage does not carry the same values as it used to in the past. Though it is a valid point and statistically speaking more than half of marriage fail; changes in the 21st century such as open access to social media and premarital education can increase the chances of a successful