May 21, 2011
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It was dark and she had to be quiet. The trap door had been closed for some time and there were voices that she could hear. She would have to wait until the voices became silent to see him again. She relived this scene over and over again. Who was her husband?
The voice behind, “Give me liberty or give me death.”
That’s right, Patrick Henry had a wife that had gone insane. They lived at a time when the insane were put in insane insilums and Patrick did not want to have his wife committed. So he hid her in the basement.Now you know, “The rest of the story”. It sure does give more meaning to the famous quote.
What historical figure do you most identify with? Why?
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Sacagawea and Pocahontas.
Especially Sacagawea, though. I feel connected to her in a way that I can’t explain. I know there isn’t too much known of her life and I wish there was. From what I’ve read of her, she seemed like a very interesting person and I bet she was so wise, evem if she were young.
That was very interesting. Didn’t know that about his wife. I have to give your question some thought before I answer.
I am not sure Randy, who do you feel you relate too?
I wonder what they classified as insane back then? Interesting. I don’t know who I identify with but I have a lot of people who’s stories I’ve grown up with and admired. Paul Revere comes to mind.
@andreasiscrazy - I relate to “Silent” Calvin Coolidge. He was a man of few words.
@Shining_Garnet - That is so interesting. We have a lot of Lewis and Clark Memorials around here since Yankton is on the Missiouri. Sacagawea played a big part in helping the discovery of the midwest as she traveled and interpeted. You probally know but she saved the Lewis and Clark journal when their boat almost capsized.
@mcbery - Not sure but I do know the mentally challenged were not treated to good.
John Lennon…standing for things and the truth people don’t see yet.
I have to give this some thought……who I would like to relate to and who I actually am more like are two entirely different things.
Looks like you’ve got a lot of people thinking. I’ve never related to anyone in history, I’m too busy living now to look back much. If I had to choose one maybe Mary Magdalene?
I relate to Joseph, son of Jacob, imprisoned although he committed no crime; to David, king of Israel, a man after God’s own heart; and to Simon Peter, astonished by God’s grace and love! BTW, I’m sure that both Peter and Paul are saddened by the religious factions who follow them instead of the Lord Christ Jesus, who try to somehow earn or add to righteousness which can only be received as God’s freely-given gift.
Robespierre for sure.
@Hinase - tell me some things about this person
@JerusalemHill@revelife - I love the life of Joseph. I cry each time when he reveals himself to his brothers.
@Vintage70s - Interesting – Imagine
@Lucy_or_Ethel - Interesting thoughts.
@Randy7777 - You’ve never heard of him? Surprised. Lol Well he was influential during the period of the French Revolution of 1789. He was known as a very pure kind of individual. He fought for the rights of the middle class, for democracy and was incorruptible. He was true to his ideals and his principles. He was a man full of conviction and vision and a great speech taker (from what I read). He was the kind of man, you either hated or loved. He really was quite interesting in that specific time period for however so brief. Of course he wasn’t just the most well known but he was one of them. Of course he has been portrayed unfairly and quite wrongly. I think he was a just a man that had some deep flaws but still believed in his ideals. There are numerous books about him and the french revolution. It’s one of my favorite periods in history for a reason. Though he only lived to be 36.
Ohh!! I had a book about that once! Patrick Henry’s wife and all… insane!
Anywhoooo. I’m not sure who I identify with most. But I’ll say Thomas Paine because he was such a badass in Liberty’s Kids. xD
@soullightsky - thanks – does make it more interesting.
@Hinase - Thank you for the history lesson. I learned something today.
@Randy7777 - No problem