Sybil Crawely: A Woman who Stands Up Against Sterotypes 

Picture from Pintrest

 

Picture from Pintrest

Like the majority of History enthusiasts, I am obsessed with PBS's show Downton Abbey. The female characters within the show are all strong, independent females in their own right. My favorite character on the series is Sybil, the youngest daughter who is all about pushing the boundaries. Throughout the series she pushes the limits in fashion, her political beliefs, her choice to become a nurse during the war, and her marriage to the families driver, who as one could guess it is outside the families social class. Sybil's character helped take the series throughout many twists and turns until her untimely death as a result of child birth. I think women, or anyone can take a page from Sybil's book and stand up for their beliefs. She fought for her equality as a women, and fought for her beliefs back when women were more seen not heard. Her comments and beliefs are very different from her family. Sybil would cause her father many headaches, but she continued on her quest to be a "worldly woman".  I like Sybil's spunk and defiance against society. Today, people are becoming more individualistic instead of all being the same. We should all follow in Sybil's footsteps and be passionate about our beliefs.