Recently, three suffragists – Miss Jeannie Rodgers, Mrs. Maud Preston, and Miss Alice Hallam – presented some of their ideas as well as some goals of the suffrage faction at Polly’s. While I may not agree with the suffragists on some of their beliefs, it cannot be denied that these ladies made a rather compelling argument at Polly’s. These ladies were well spoken and passionate for their cause, which is admirable. The speeches given drove the points of the suffragists home, and it seems that the ladies were trying to make their ideas appeal to everyone in the room by bringing …show more content…
I even found myself agreeing with some of the points being made in their speeches, like the need for reform and liberation mentioned by Alice and Jeannie as well as Jeannie’s comment that nature is supposed to teach us, that each soul should rely solely on themselves.
That being said, I feel it necessary to also take a look at some of the ideas that these three ladies presented from another perspective. Indeed, liberty and equality for women is an excellent goal to strive towards, however, the solutions that the suffragists offer will not amount to this goal. In order for woman to liberated in the truest sense and for humans to reach true freedom, all