Margaret Fuller 1848 Revolution in

Margaret Fuller 1848 Revolution in Rome Margaret Fuller's account relating her stay in Rome during the 1848 riotous events tells the story from the perspective of a foreign correspondent who is interested in putting across an impartial report. In spite of the fact that Fuller was obviously demoralized by the way her gender was perceived at the time, she nonetheless succeeds in presenting her readers with episodes that accurately depict some of the most passionate convictions in Rome during the period.

Rome had been a place of chaos at the time Fuller wrote this letter, thus the excitement observed in the author's words. Fuller felt refreshed because of the tension she felt in Rome, as liberal convictions dominated the landscape. People expressed their need for freedom on the streets and its influence had an intense effect on the author.

Fuller was well aware of the danger she faced while residing in Rome (she did not take her child with her), but she could not resist it and appreciated the atmosphere present in the city. The masses in Rome were obviously reluctant to accept being ruled by someone they felt would not grant them their desires. Fuller herself was overwhelmed with the fact that the masses were actually strong enough to rise against the authorities.

This reflected in the riots that frequently occurred in 1848, with some acts of rebellion going as far as killing individuals who opposed this movement. Conscious that Count Rossi's term as a Prime Minister would have a devastating effect on them, individuals killed him, thus ending the threat he represented. Fuller could not agree with the fact that people used violence in order to impose their standpoint, but she acknowledged that it was actually the only thing to do given the state of affairs.

"I cannot," observed a philosopher, "sympathize under any circumstances with so immoral a deed; but surely the manner of doing it was great" (Fuller, 338). In spite of the fact that he had previously supported the public in its attempt to reform the system, the Pope slowly but gradually realized that the group would have no chance to progress. As a result, his relationship with the people weakened, leaving him with no other option than to leave the cause in favor of retreating under the protection of King Ferdinand II.

One could say that the environment in Rome influences Fuller to the point where she even considers the liberties she as a woman could demand from a man-dominated society. As an American correspondent, Fuller mainly had the task of describing the events in 1848's Rome. While she is obviously inclined to write from an objective standpoint, she cannot help but expressing her appreciation toward the people of Rome and toward rioting done with the purpose of implementing reform.

The concept of "inexhaustible love" (Fuller, 339) is one of the main elements demonstrating that Fuller actually identified with the people of Rome and did not hesitate to support their cause because she too was aware of the risks one can take when the respective person wants to express themselves freely. The fact that she was an advocate for woman's rights can be felt in her description regarding conditions in Rome.

Fuller does not only see the rebellion from the perspective of a journalist, as she also recognizes the potential such a movement would have in the case of women and the way they were seen by her contemporary society. Observing that it was essential for her to decide which side she would take in the conflict, she put across great tension and relief that she came to consider such an important fact.

In Fuller's eyes, the nationalist movement in Rome is passionately devoted to its cause, in spite of the fact that most of its members are not yet prepared to contribute to the situation effectively. She is aware that the people she so ardently appreciated were inclined to let their behavior be governed by their unstable enthusiasm and thus risk directing Rome toward an impossible objective.

Even with that, she agreed that it was only natural for them to want to take action in order to achieve their mission, since they could not wait and expect for other to remove their power. All across the document one can observe that Fuller was impressed by the people of Rome and by their dedication to stand against a government that was more powerful than it seemed.

Fuller is a passionate woman that does not hesitate to join a just cause when she sees one, regardless of the fact that it seems unlikely to achieve success from its beginnings. In her attempt to recount her experiences in.