So I just finished reading the first chapter of part 1 and four chapters of part two. This novel is starting to get hot LOL!
In chapter one of part one, It was a good introduction to the story. Sarah talks about having a passion for Anne Boleyn. In her words she was "deeply involved in her character, her wit, her fierce determination and ultimately her betrayal!" And that's pretty much where it grabbed my attention just a little bit haha. I really like how Sarah describes her husbands drinking problem as demons and as she says " I could not save my husband from his own demons" and even though they divorced she had no real anger towards her husband and was just ready to rebuild her life.
In chapter one of part two, this is where she started to become Anne Boleyn. This chapter described that as she woke up from passing out she does wake up in a different time and she doesn't really freak out from what I can tell because She has so much passion for Anne that she realized she was just like her. So as she was addressed to as Anne, it just really came natural as if she was her. As I am reading through this chapter, it is clear that Anne had a thing for Henry The King of England and he had feelings for her as well.
In chapter two, of part two King Henry is professing his love for Anne. This king Henry guy has "game" as we say in today's society, meaning he knows how to talk to the ladies to get what he wants haha. On page 33 it describes Henry as a man with power and charisma and won't stop at nothing to have his way. In this chapter, Henry also tells Anne why he can no longer be with Katherine and it was because it was his brothers wife and felt "unclean and invalid in the eye of God" and that's why he can not stay married to Katherine. Somehow he thinks Anne would be the one to give him a son and on page 35 he tells her that he loves her and wants her to be his queen. I notice the player aka cheater in him when he asked Anne to keep their relationship a secret from everyone especially Katherine his wife. I was thinking at this point this novel is getting juicy hahaha. As a male myself, I've been in Henrys same shoes telling one woman to keep our relationship hidden and that didn't really turn out good so I can only imagine what's going to happen further into this book, but whatever it is I'm game to find out!
In chapter three of part two, a lot happened in this chapter. It describes the gown that Anne wore and how much effort it took to put the "rich attire" on and from reading the details her maids had to do to get Anne dressed, I'm sure her attire added 10 if not 15 lbs haha. This chapter also gives another example of what a smooth talker king Henry is when he speaks to Anne. He says to Anne on page 42, " and you shall ride by my side, sweet heart. I may be hunting a buck this day, but you, I do not want out of my sight". When I read that, I was like wow If I was a female I would've fallen for that line too LOL. Anne also tells her father about her and Henrys secret about their relationship even though the king told her not to. In this chapter, you find out that Anne was Katherines (Henrys wife) maid of honour and both know each other, now that is disloyal. In other words Anne was two face and shady keeping it from Katherine, but I'm not knocking her on it, who's perfect anyways? I'm not. Annes mother Elizabeth Boleyn pops into the story at this point and come to find out that they have a close relationship and also let's her in on the secret. Page 64 last paragraph one word WOW!! I can relate to King Henry LOL.
In chapter four of part two, king Henry has to leave for a "urgent matter" but I honestly think he has another wife beside Katherine and his secret fiance Anne. This chapter also describes how Anne wants to really show Henry how she really feels by writing a letter as well as getting a jewel that will symbolize there love for each other.
I'm not gonna lie, I am curious as to what will happen next so needless to say, this book has grabbed my attention and looking forward to see what else I can learn from King Henry ;) haha
I think I am confused... You just have to do one paragraph for each chapter. I know some are split with the little symbol. However, you only have to do one per actual chapter. :) Don't want you having to do extra work, is all.
ReplyDeleteHaha, funny reading commentary in your own words about the characters that were always so stately... "freak out," "game," "player," and on Kion's "hush hush." I love that you all are really reading/ getting into (as much as you can) the novel. I honestly think Henry was full of it...as was evidenced by his killing women when he basically got sick of them. Not that he really thought anything was "unclean." If so, he wouldn't take all the mistresses he did and ask people to lie about love/ relationships. Haha, great Pierro making connections with Henry VIII! Fun fun class. I'm excited to read your paper. You could write a time travel paper and become Henry, lol.
I'm sure he was a "smooth talker"...like a modern day "Bill Clinton" though is how I view him. He could get a lot of women by being dishonest. However, both of their charisma-s got them far (relationship/ politically wise). I think it also seems out there, because no one talks so formally anymore. We are non-chalant in today's society with EVERYTHING, especially relationships (that need seriousness to thrive).
Anne's family basically raised she and her siblings to get them to a higher station politically. She made some decisions but also had little choice, as a female in the Tudor era. What word...another Henry connection? I have the Kindle version, not the book with the pages you all have. I'll have to get you all to tell me a word to look up to locate passages when we discuss in class! :)
He probably had MANY other mistresses. No other wives... Polygamy was illegal. He definitely had affairs with Anne's sister Mary before Anne. In fact, they are reported having as many as three possible illegitimate children together.
Oh my...learning from King Henry. :/
Never-mind, I forgot how the paper copy is set up it has that little Part I: Chapter 1 & then Part 2: Chapters 1-4. It is just a prologue in mine for Part 1: Chapter 1!
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Pierro, If you are the King of England then polygamy does not exist in his mind. I've come to realize people with great powers especially men pretty much get what they want. I mean who's going to stop him? And for the women who bash his behavior I will say this. One person cannot lie in the bed and do what he wants to do by himself. It takes two to tango.
ReplyDeleteBut, he could also put them to death if they did not comply
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