So I have been watching this mini-television series called War and Peace which takes place during the early 1800s; more specifically the show focuses on the time of war revolving around Napoleon's Reign.
So far- the storyline is great however in a recent segment there was a challenge between 2 good friends. A little back story: a heir becomes a Count who takes in his child-friend who is now a Solider. The Count was married but it's implied he and his misses never consummated their vows. Long story short, the Countess began having an affair with the Soldier. When the Count caught word he challenged the Soldier- to a duel.
This struck me as being so different from the way relationships are run today. Present day approaches tend to reflect the idea that the 2 engaged in a defined relationship should communicate the issues and find peace; however in the past it's clear such matters could be handled by 2 men; indirectly excluding the female involved.
More importantly this challenge was a duel which implies the winner is the only one left standing. Talk about death before dishonor! This intrigues me still as current times portray too many instances of men being boys and ladies "wearing the pants". By no means am I wishing to teleport back a couple hundred years, but what a wonder it would be for a lover that would die for me; without hesitation or question.
If you haven't tuned into this series- please do?! Or up the ante and read the book it's based upon. What do you think? Was love during the 1800s truer than love now? Are unions still based upon the same morals such death and dishonor? Where do you fall- and what do you seek?
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