Sunday, November 16, 2008

Women - Quitters? Stick it out?

Even though an oath was taken, I do not think that all the women will hold true to it. In the play, the women were reluctant to agree to be abstinant, when Lysistrata first proposed it. Even though they all gave in eventually, I don't believe that their first instincts are going to subside. I feel that they will not publically disregard and break the oath, but they will have sex with their husbands in secret.
I believe that the only reason the women took the oath is because Lysistrata was pushing the point. It was almost forced to black-mailed, in a way. When an oath is forced upon someone, they are likely to not abide by the oath. However, depending on who forces the oath, in this case it's Lysistrata, they might comply. Because Lysistrata is such an important person in their society, the women might stick to the oath.
In addition, the women will not be able to withstand the oath because they want to please their husbands. In those days, pleasing thier husbands and maintaining a healthy and happy family was a big thing. The women held a strong role in the society as far as pleasing husbands and keeping the family happy. These women may not be able to go against their role and regular routines.

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