Seasonal and Topical Drabble Thingy

[dorsetgirl]

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OK, one day late but I don’t think that’s going to bother too many people. One item which I remember being big news took place in 1973: London Stock Exchange Admits Women

So this week’s prompts are:

Daffodils

Equinox

Equality

Royalty

The last prompt was, er, prompted, by this news item. I was intrigued at the description of the public

Comments

Cromwell ponders (Royalty,Equality, TDW)

[thesmallhobbit]

It is no longer safe for the King to live. He is a threat to the stability of our country and the peace we have fought for. His words cannot be trusted, it will be better for the nation if he dies. Yet, who am I to determine the fate of a man?

As for Thomas Rainsborough, his plans would ruin us: all men to have the same. How can we govern a country by following the ideas of the Levellers? We need the support of those who have wealth. It is no longer safe for the Colonel to live.

Re: Cromwell ponders (Royalty,Equality, TDW)

[dorsetgirl]

This is a really interesting look into Oliver's mind. The series intrigued me by showing Cromwell as a person, not just a power-mad usurper, and you've used that very well here.

I really like the progression from the humility and social conscience of the first paragraph, "who am I to determine the fate of a man?" to the more determined pursuit of power in the second. Thanks for playing!

Re: Cromwell ponders (Royalty,Equality, TDW)

[thesmallhobbit]

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to play.