For my AP Language and Composition class I have to read 100 pages a week out of a book picked from a reading list that our teacher provides. The book I am reading at the moment is Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. I've actually grown quite fond of the book, but that's a different story. This blog post is to talk about the seriousness of the phrase, "no means no."
I recently read an excerpt from P&P and it struck a nerve.
"'Really, Mr. Collins," cried Elizabeth with some warmth, "you puzzle me exceedingly. If what I have hitherto said can appear to you in the form of encouragement, I know not how to express my refusal in such a way as may convince you of its being one."
In this passage, Mr. Collins has proposed to Elizabeth, but she has refused the proposal. However, Mr. Collins does not register the rejection and keeps persisting with his proposal. Not surprising, men during this era had little regard for women and their opinions. I'm just upset at how little thing have changed.
No means no, it's pretty simple. Stop means to quit doing what you're doing, it's either annoying me or making me uncomfortable. Many boys and unfortunately many men as well consider no to be an invitation to try again, or to keep persisting. No means no, and yes means yes. There is a pretty thin line between yes and no.
Whether it be the 1800s or 2015, women's opinions and views have been pushed onto the back burner and are repeatedly ignored. This post was more of a rant than anything, but it ticks me off when people don't understand the meaning of the word no!
stay peaceful (and respectful)!!
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