Reflection About Loyalty

The world surrounding us is continuously in motion, but it is important to have some degree of consistency both in yourself and in those around you. I believe that loyalty is the act of remaining constantly honest and true to friends, family, and yourself. It is a key characteristic in creating meaningful relationships that are both long lasting and valuable. In my opinion, one of the worst feelings is being betrayed. This is something I have experienced throughout my youth. Young girls tend to tell secrets in times of rage and jealousy. As a result, I have lost too many friends in acts of telling secrets and dishonesty. The course materials I have read both reinforced and challenged my belief in loyalty. The Shakespearian play King

She is honest with her father, and he reacts unjustly by banishing her from his heart and kingdom. This is a clear example of disloyalty as he breaks her trust, which I previously stated as one of the primary traits of loyalty. This act of betrayal within a family diminished my belief in loyalty because I am strong in the ideal that families should support and trust each other. In fact, the breaking of trust in the family and in romance furthered my belief that loyalty is essential. Therefore, I was shocked by Lear’s rash decision to be so disloyal to his own family, and this text challenged my belief in loyalty. In my own life, I am very lucky to have a situation opposite of Cordelia’s. My father and I have a very strong and trustworthy relationship. I believe that a loyal father-daughter relationship is very important. The bond I have with my father has allowed me to grow as a person, both in character and wisdom. He is a role model to me, and the loyal relationship we have inspires me to raise children in the same manner he raised me. Consequently, I am firm in the belief that loyal relationships within a family are a