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Essay / Analysis of Love in The Scarlett Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy
Webster's Dictionary says: “Love is an affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interest. » The Scarlet Pimpernel, written by Baroness Orczy, focuses on three fundamental types of love. Chauvelin and his troops largely reveal the dedication of their true love for their county. Plus, the touching bond between a brother and sister is one of a kind. Those special moments when you and your brother feel affection for each other remain very irregular, even in this century. Even so, the most distinguished love today remains the admiration of human beings for each other. These three types of love manifest in everyday life. This novel consists of an individual's unfathomable affection for his country, a charming adoration between two siblings, and the hidden love between a man and his wife. Loving your country shows patriotism, but going beyond patriotism can lead to inhumane acts. Throughout the book, the Chauvelins' love for France was overwhelming, but greatly distorted. Incredibly, Chauvelin would have died voluntarily, just for victory against the French. A person like Chauvelin will take extreme measures for the safety and good of his kingdom. Interestingly, the book states on page 74: “He was blindly enthusiastic about the revolutionary cause, he despised all social inequalities, and he had a burning love for his own country. » With an open imagination, readers can imagine Chauvelin as someone who stood tall, walked briskly, and accomplished every mission for his country with great discernment, speed, and loyalty. Clearly, this man had great love and patriotism for his country. Alongside a patriotic kind of love, the heartbreaking portrait of two siblings and their childhood love for...... middle of paper ...... radiates three themes of love. First of all, Chauvelin's character showed great love for his country, even if it meant dying for it. Additionally, the family type of love resided between Marguerite and her brother, even though they separated, where their love is described on page 45 as "the same deep and intense love." Finally, the relationship between Marguerite and Percy demonstrates the intimate love of another person, within a couple. Overall, this book captures the different types of love, leaving the reader wanting to follow the character's good examples. Between the lines, this beautiful story weaves a charming picture of true love and the consequences of such feelings, good or bad. Analyzing love may seem bleak, but in the long run it will help individuals personally decide which relationships to keep or let go of...