The main object that sticks out in this article is the word “resolved”. I think this word is important because it means, a call of action; something has to get done.
One quote that really means a lot for this declaration is “In entering upon the great work before us, we anticipate no small amount of misconception, misrepresentation, and ridicule; but we shall use every instrumentality within our power to affect our object. We shall employ agents, circulate tracts, petition the State and national Legislatures, and endeavor to enlist the pulpit and the press in our behalf. We hope this Convention will be followed by a series of Conventions, embracing every part of the country.” One way to spread the news about something that is important to you is to repeat it so people do not forget it. In this case, this is what they are saying. They want to do all of these things and also have a series of conventions where women can feel like they have power and try to make everything equal between men and women.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; that to secure these rights governments are instituted, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed”. Whenever I hear this, it makes me smile because of the great power this quote has on people and the world.
Adam T was so right when he said that a fundamental theme of this piece was education. There are many quotes, some of which he pointed out that really describe and make this declaration.
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