Magdalene De Lancey Analysis
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History 112 - OLA: Western Civilization II
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Magdalene Hall and William De Lancey had a fast tracked romance and remained married for three months prior to the devastating battle of Waterloo. The marriage was mutually beneficial, both socially & financially, for both sides; as was common in marriages of its time. The existence of true love is present throughout the narrative. The prevalence of true love was not a common aspect in 19th century marriages when at times marriage was a mere necessity. The couples honeymoon was cut short by international events and the Colonel’s newest assignment.
Magdalene …show more content…
They spent their time together not visiting or going to balls as they did not know how long they had before they would be separated. She describes her feelings in the following passage; “Fortunately my husband had scarcely any business to do, and he only went to the office for about an hour every day. I then used to sit and think with astonishment of my being transported into such a scene of happiness, so perfect, so unalloyed! feeling that I was entirely enjoying life not a moment wasted.” (n.d.2) The way she describes her happiness is very endearing. It is obvious she is in love. His love for her is clear as well and put above his duties. Before he left for his position as Chief of Staff to Duke of Wellington he first went to reassure his bride and arrange for her to be sent to safety in …show more content…
William assigned a Captain Mitchell to keep charge of her. She may have been scared, but she did not show it to anyone and remained where she was waiting for word from her husband. Magdalene never lost faith even though at times it was very difficult and the time away. When she heard of the last effort of the battle she became restless & anxious to hear of her loved one’s well being. After the Colonel was hurt he asked for Magdalene to be informed in a kind manner as gently as possible sparing her from further despair. She was so relieved when she saw that William’s name was not on the list of killed & wounded. In fact his name was deliberately left off to spare Magdalene, but she was not; “Some kindly thought this might benefit me; but I was not so fortunate. Sad scenes were passing at Antwerp in the meantime.” (n.d.12) This sets the scene for the roller coaster of emotion she is about to embark upon when her hope is replaced by
History 112 - OLA: Western Civilization II
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Magdalene Hall and William De Lancey had a fast tracked romance and remained married for three months prior to the devastating battle of Waterloo. The marriage was mutually beneficial, both socially & financially, for both sides; as was common in marriages of its time. The existence of true love is present throughout the narrative. The prevalence of true love was not a common aspect in 19th century marriages when at times marriage was a mere necessity. The couples honeymoon was cut short by international events and the Colonel’s newest assignment.
Magdalene …show more content…
They spent their time together not visiting or going to balls as they did not know how long they had before they would be separated. She describes her feelings in the following passage; “Fortunately my husband had scarcely any business to do, and he only went to the office for about an hour every day. I then used to sit and think with astonishment of my being transported into such a scene of happiness, so perfect, so unalloyed! feeling that I was entirely enjoying life not a moment wasted.” (n.d.2) The way she describes her happiness is very endearing. It is obvious she is in love. His love for her is clear as well and put above his duties. Before he left for his position as Chief of Staff to Duke of Wellington he first went to reassure his bride and arrange for her to be sent to safety in …show more content…
William assigned a Captain Mitchell to keep charge of her. She may have been scared, but she did not show it to anyone and remained where she was waiting for word from her husband. Magdalene never lost faith even though at times it was very difficult and the time away. When she heard of the last effort of the battle she became restless & anxious to hear of her loved one’s well being. After the Colonel was hurt he asked for Magdalene to be informed in a kind manner as gently as possible sparing her from further despair. She was so relieved when she saw that William’s name was not on the list of killed & wounded. In fact his name was deliberately left off to spare Magdalene, but she was not; “Some kindly thought this might benefit me; but I was not so fortunate. Sad scenes were passing at Antwerp in the meantime.” (n.d.12) This sets the scene for the roller coaster of emotion she is about to embark upon when her hope is replaced by