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Click on this Shakespeare link: MARRIAGE
Read the article on Elizabethan Weddings. It's pretty interesting!
Now, respond to this question: How were weddings in Shakespeare's time different from weddings today? What do you think the rules for a wedding
and/or the rules for marriage should be in our present time. How old should people be? Should there be any requirements? Should parents have a say?
Answer these questions or respond to something that someone else writes.
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-Lisa
33 Comments
4/9/2009 04:12:57 am
The difference between shakespeare's time and from weddings today is that we no long see as many people as we did before getting arranged marriages. Mainly because most people think its wrong. Also back then people who were getting these arranged marriages even meet for the first time, i mean how crazy is that. People are allowed to get married legally with parental permission, around the ages 14 for boys and 12 for girl. However, with consent this was till age 21, which men usaully waiting till this age. then theres the fact that the parents had to agree , which is one requirement when it came to Elizabethan's wedding. Bascially meaning parents had the first say and i dont really agree with that.
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Nichole Mak
4/9/2009 04:30:20 am
I think that there shouldn't be any arranged marriages unless it's part of a religion. Still today most parents are still uptight about who their children are marrying and they would want to interfere. I think that it's wrong and that the parents should go along with it. I think that it only matters if their child is happy with their decision. I agree with Julissa, parents shouldn't have a say. However, I do believe that children shouldn't get married early around the ages of 12 and 14. Any age over 18 should be the requirement. Churches shouldn't be the only place people are allowed to get married in. Churches are usually of religions and not all people believe in religion. I don't agree with any of the traditions with the Elizabethan Wedding Customs.
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Lisa
4/9/2009 11:56:11 pm
Thanks for your comments girls!
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Imany Pinet
4/10/2009 01:35:26 am
i Agree with Nichole Marriages shouldn't be aranged at all unless it is a religion. There are kids getting married with who they love at a young ages. Some parents are not happy with the choice there kids make. Im only only allowed to get married when im 18 years old or after. I think to get married the age should be 18 and over. Parents should have a say and 18 and over is and should be the requirement.
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Raiann Anthony
4/10/2009 11:55:52 am
I believe what Nichole said because being arranged into a marriage is not fair. Its not fair for the people or should i say children who are getting married.Some parents are the ones that the choose the wedding partner for there kids.Most people think its wrong.I don't agree with the traditions of the Elizabethan Wedding Customs.
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Gilda Epifanio
4/11/2009 03:34:18 pm
The weddings in Shakespeare's time were different from the weddings today, because back in the days all the wedding plans were made by the parents. The couple couldn't make any desicions, they just had to go along with how everything was planned. If you were the boy, you actually had an advantage to have the wife and all her belongings as property. As for the girl, she practically couldn't do anything because they were considered ''second class citizens''. Fortunatley, today we (women) have more rights more/equal rights as men did all along. Another difference is that they could've gotten married even at the age of 14 (with the permission of parents)....today I think that's illegal! I think that the age of marriage should be at least until you get to 25 years of age. That way you can be more prepared and ready because sometimes people get married at a younger age and think it's because of ''love''....then a few yrs later they realize it was just because they thought they were pretty/hansdsome and they end up cheating on her/him. [In My Opinion] (I personally don't believe in love....i think it's a waste of time).
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Antonia D.
4/12/2009 03:18:02 am
Weddings in shakesphere time is different from weddings today because we can choose who we want to marry and we don't get married on the first day of meeting our soulmate, we take months or years to get to know the person to really see if that person is the right match for us. In shakesphere time boys and girls marry at such a young age,marrying in their teenage years but in today's time we marry in our adult years. In shakesphere time the husband has rights for his wife, wife really has no rights of her own but in today's time the wife and husband has rights of their own.
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Florentina Castro
4/12/2009 05:22:22 am
Weddings in Shakespeares times were different to today because most americans get married to the person they love and know very well. In shakespeares times the woman nor the man knew who they were going to marry due to their parents choosing their spouse. Also, back then, the parents would choose who they were going to marry because it would in some way benifit them, whether it was for wealth or land ownage purposes. Today, parents get involved in their childrens weddings but not to that extent. Women back then had abosolutely no rights. The man took control of everything , even them. Today society has changed dramatically , women have all the rights that men do. Traditions were also different, the dress was not worn until after the wedding, etc. Many things were different, I think the only similarity was that the wedding included a man and a woman.
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Breanne W.
4/12/2009 06:14:07 am
The difference between the marriages in Shakespheres time and in the present today is that back than there were arranged marriages back than and now we choose who we want to be our husband or wife.
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Armando A.
4/12/2009 08:19:31 am
i really dont agree with the elizabethan wedings.
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Noemi Salazar
4/13/2009 03:27:18 am
Weddings back then in Shakespeares time is way different than to the weddings that are done today. It's just wierd and crazy how children underage, girls at 12 yrs old and boys at 14 yrs old were able to b married wow! In my opinion I think it was wrong for childrens parents to choose for them he or she who to marry when not knowing if they are in love with them or not. I think it would be better to be a little less selfish and to let us teens or underage to chose who we want to spend the rest of our lives with.
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Davon lisa fav student
4/13/2009 07:41:13 am
difference between shakespeare's time and from weddings today is that we dont see as many people as we did before getting arranged marriages. mostly because most people think its wrong. Also back then people who were getting these arranged marriages even meet for the first time, People are allowed to get married legally with parental permission, around the ages 14 for boys and 12 for girl. However, with consent this was till age 21, which men usaully waiting till this age. then theres the fact that the parents had to agree , which is one requirement when it came to Elizabethan's wedding. Bascially meaning parents had the first say and i dont really agree with that.
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Brian Guzman
4/14/2009 12:13:52 am
Imagine having to spend all of your life with a person you know you don't love. Its funny that at the end of the article it says "The families of the couple would sometimes enjoy a wedding feast and were wished a long and happy life. " Yeah good luck with that, I really doubt that the girl will be happy at this point. The age that i think a couple should get married is 21 or over, and they should really have a strong connection with the person that they know they truly want to marry. I am just glad that today I am not going to wait for my parents to pick out my partner, i am ready to do that by myself
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4/15/2009 10:28:16 am
The difference between shakespeare's time and from weddings today is that the wedding from shakespeares time were arrangned and people were not allowed to choose who they wanted to marry and also girls would marry at 12 and boys at 14 i think that at this age no kid knows what they truly want. Today marriages are different people dont arranged weddings and people are allowed to marry who they want. I think that people should be 18 and over to get married. I dont think parents should have a say well maybe they can say their opinions but its up to them if they want to do what their parents say or not.
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jakia coleman
4/16/2009 08:32:39 pm
shakespeares weedings from 2day is different because now and days you cant get married at no 13 or 14 your not even legal yet lol plus the marriages arent up to the parts its up to what you want . i think ppl shouldnt marry that young because you arent even half fully devloping in like being a wife is such a big step so i think they should allow only get married after the age of 21. i think parents shouldnt have any say because its there kid action an not theres they have there own mine in my opinon
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jaylen mccullough
4/16/2009 10:16:10 pm
a difference from the weddings from
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4/17/2009 09:08:26 am
i agree with Julissa Rodriguez because in Shakespeare time boys s and girl were marry at a very young age. also that many couples meet for they very first time on their wedding date.Marriages shouldn't be aranged at all unless it is a religion. many kid get marry at a young age because they i guess they love that person not because of there religion
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Alicia Murphy
4/17/2009 05:04:16 pm
The difference between Eliabethan weddings and modern day weddings is that some Elizabethan weddings were arranged from birth. Back then marriage was more of a convenience than a way to express love (a bond between two hearts). They were very serious about marriage back then( it was contract binding) than they are now. Modern day people dont take marriage that seriously!!
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Mattia S.
4/19/2009 04:28:12 am
I dont think it was right for the parents to choose their kids husbands or wives, still thinking it was best for them. 12 is way to young for someone to be married and plus most of the time they havent even met their future husband or wife. The difference between weddings then and now are that people have a choice and more freedom of who they want to marry and when.
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Karen Rios
4/19/2009 10:40:51 am
I think that marrages shouldnt be arranged. I think that a person should be married if there in love. I think parents should have a say because sometimes your parents know whats the best but your parents shouldnt have control, power over the choice. I dont think there should be a age for marrage but u shouldnt be young and wanting to get married. A person should be in love and should be at a age that they could make wise decisions. The different between now from before is that before little kids at the age of 12 and 14 were getting married. I think that is so dum because they would just waste their childhood on stupied marrage.
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melissa rosario
4/19/2009 11:47:55 am
I think marriages and wedding were ridiculous in Shakespeare time how u are arranged to be married with a random person u haven't met only your parents. In our time people get married to whom they want to and the age they'd want to.couples these days get married at they choose to who they want to marry not to who there parents choose for them parent give them there opinions but they shouldn't choose for them.couples should always choose who they marry and be sure about there decision. people should marry at the age were they already have how to live a descent life n have a ,home and a job n when they are fully sure that they are ready to make a family.
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4/19/2009 12:39:05 pm
i dont think its right for parents to pick who their child should marry, but parents should have say in who they marry buh they dont have to choose also 12 is way to young for a child to get married, i think the best age is in the 20's and up.
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Ashley G.
4/20/2009 05:17:25 am
i think that its wrong that women who were not married people saw them as witches. i also think that its wrong that women have to take care of all household needs. but i do think that it was good that women got taught at a very young age.
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Andrea Kassiano
4/20/2009 09:04:14 am
Marriages back then were plan from a girls birth which in some cultures i think they still do... I think its just wrong to make kids get married at 12 for girls and 14 for boys. I think the only similarity between wedding today and then is that the process is very complected its a real hassle.
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javon faison
4/20/2009 09:57:36 am
i think dat its wrong that women who wew not married saw dem wrong i also fel dat women should not be the ones doing peoplle dirty work cuz they aint make it
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4/20/2009 01:23:26 pm
Weddings in shakespeare are the total opposite from modern time weddings. In shakespeare weddings were arranged by your parents. The women had very little money so there fore their parents would make their daughter marry so it can benefit everyone money wise. it was legal for boys to marry when they was 14 and girls when they are 12. In america you half to be 18 years old to get married with your parents permission. Its a tradition to wear a white dress and the groom wear black and white if you are in the united states. In shakespeare time you would wear your best gown and the groom he would wear his best clothing.
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ignacia Hayes Honey
4/20/2009 01:35:24 pm
In shakespeare time you would half to wear your best gown in you will see your groom for the very first time on your weddding day because your wedding is a arranged marriage by your parents. The bride has very little money so her getting married benefits her and her family. In the united states you have prochoice with whom ever you want to marry its your decision. You would wear a white a dress designed however you want it to be and your groom would either all white or black and white. Then you would have a lovely wedding reception with food friends and family. Unlike shakespeare there were no invitations and just food at your home with your family thats the difference between now and then.
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Portia Stricklin
5/4/2009 12:14:49 am
Weddings are different now then they were in Shakespears time because now people are able to choose who they marry. Also most people now know the person they are marrying very well. I think that the rules for a wedding should be that once you marry someone unless they put your life in danger you shouldn't get divorced. I think people should be atleast in their late 20s to be able to gret married because i think people are a lot wiser at this age and are most likely to stay married. I think that you shouldn't by law need your parents consult to get married but i think personaly someone should want their parents to aprove of who they marry.
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Tiffany Villacis
5/5/2009 12:11:40 am
I think that marriages back then from the time now are so different. In Shakespear time they couldnt wear white dress. Know in days we could mostly wear what ever color we want, but most people people prefer white. I think that the ideal age to get married is around 23-25 or older.. but younger then that is not good. At the age of 12 kids were already married in shakespear time. I think that even you are 12 or 25 you will still need your parents approval to get married. You would want your parents to hear your parents toughts on who you marry.
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Liseth Velastegui
12/28/2009 09:15:09 am
In my opinion this whole marriage arrangement in Shakespear's time is crazy. I think it's a little too much that thee parents pick who you have to be with just because of the money or whatever it is they want. The thought of a 12 year old kid getting married is weird. even being 18 and getting married is weird to me. As for how marriage is now in modern times, it's way better. I think we should stick to the way things are now.
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lisa fav student Davon
12/30/2009 12:41:30 am
difference between shakespeare's time and from weddings today is that we dont see as many people as we did before getting arranged marriages. mostly because most people think its wrong. Also back then people who were getting these arranged marriages even meet for the first time, People are allowed to get married legally with parental permission, around the ages 14 for boys and 12 for girl. However, with consent this was till age 21, which men usaully waiting till this age. then theres the fact that the parents had to agree , which is one requirement when it came to Elizabethan's wedding. Bascially meaning parents had the first say and i dont really agree with that.
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Jay V
1/1/2010 01:34:25 am
I think it is a bad thing that men and women could not chose who they wanted to marry. The fact that women were cosidered to wiches if they didnt marry is so stupid.
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Mercedes
1/3/2010 03:03:07 am
I do not agree with the Elizabethan Wedding Customs because i think it is ridiculous that kids under the age of 18 should get married. Whats even more ridiculous is that back then you married someone you didnt love and sometimes you didnt even meet 'till the day of your wedding!
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