He thunders closer, his armour flashing in the sun reflects off his chargers white flanks, his sword slashing through the air as he valiantly races forward to free his Lady from an unspeakable fate. She follows him with her eyes willing him to succeed as he faces the numerous foes separating the two lovers. Men lunge at him from the ground, determined that the two never be reunited. He courageously fights back, killing all that stand in his way. He is outnumbered yet with a victorious shout he slays his last enemy. As he steps from the saddle her heart is overflowing with love; she is a damsel in distress and he her knight in shining armour. She joyously runs to him, he lifts her in the air and they share true loves ki...... OK ENOUGH!!!! Im gonna be sick.
Call me eccentric and strange, but the whole knight in shining armour thing bugs the heck out of me. It just rubs me the wrong way when the ladys are portrayed as being defenceless and helpless and... useless. Yeah, that's basically what they are: useless. I've always considered myself a bit of a tomboy. I love to hunt with my dad and my brother, horseback ride in the hills and brand cows in the spring; so when I hear these stories of useless women it makes me a bit peeved. I don't like how they are portrayed because it makes men think that's how women really are and so they treat them differently, like we can break at any moment or something.
Don't get me wrong, I don't mind having a guy open the door for me or letting me go first in line ( especially when we are waiting to eat) but the moment I am gently pushed aside so that a guy can take my place while moving something heavy( or doing some other 'mans job') I get really defensive. For once I would like to be the one in shining armour... hmmm that sounds pretty good actually. The maid in shining armour.
Haha! Oh my heavens! That is so funny! I LOVED your description of the whole damsel in distress thing! It totally caught me in! I must say, I am actually one for the classic knight saves damsel thing, but that's just me! But despite that fact I do agree. Not all women are like this, but it is enjoyable to watch in non-fiction film. Good job, I truly enjoyed your post!
ReplyDeleteHooray for strong women!! I totally agree, Sarah. I am also a maid in shining armor. Chivalry is nice as far as small courtesies, but I also tend to become irritated when men are asked to do "man's jobs" or when boys treat women like glass figurines. Even with the best of intentions, there is such thing as too much chivalry. And yes. Excellent descriptions and creativity with this one!
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