A recently heard funny statement ,"How nice it would be to marry a rich, old man whereby you can do all the shopping you want to" sets one thinking on economy and marriage. A delicate circular band sometimes yokes incompatible selves into a stamped, sealed bond and here we go five ways of un-doing the mystery behind the circle of a ring:
The Peasant's point of view:
A circular boundary to ensure strong labor to harvest at local market.
The Landholder's point of view:
A circular contract to extend boundaries within bloodline.
The Laborer's point of view:
A circular need to prove survival instincts.
The Artisan's point of view:
A circular necessity to economize craft's labor.
The Industrialist's point of view:
A circular pouch to court another luxury tax.
Sociological perspective? The statement was just funny, but your expansion of it looks sparkling wit.
ReplyDeletewhat a funny statement. You will get inspiration to write on anything. So economy, what is it to do with marriage?
ReplyDeleteanusha dear,
ReplyDeletei expected the beloved's view too..
with a sense of longing for the bonding..the ring,that binds two hearts..:)
keep going..great writing dear
Sandeep, perhaps sociological.
ReplyDeleteSowmya, economy has defined it through history.
ReplyDeleteBlueapple, ;) Thank you for the comment and the much awaited presence here!!
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