Bertrande does the right thing in pursuing the truthSummary of class debate
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Bertrande does the right thing in pursuing the truth
Summary of class debate
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She loves Martin: She follows her heart. This is why she lies to the Cap dhostal when Martin asks her. Therefore she is being true to herself when she demands the truth about Arnaud If lying is not a sin, why is she so concerned about the truth about Martin
The rest of the household is happy with the returned Martin. In accepting Martin she told herself , she was defending the safety of the children, of her household, from Uncle Pierre down to the smallest shepherd p. 47
She is obsessed with sin because she loves her husband She is obsessed with the sense of sin
She loves the imposter. Is her sense of guilt because she feels passion for this man (guilt adds to her pleasure) . It is the desire to simplify her feelings that leads her to act. Although she had loved him passionately and joyously, and perhaps loved him still, an although he was the father of her some, she must rid herself of him
She acts out of loyalty. Martin is her husband and the father of Sanxi Martin has no loyalty to her or his mesnie
She destroys the family reputation. Sanxi loves Arnaud...