Try as Samuel might there was no understanding his life with Valarie. He never really knew that

Cosette never experienced true love because the Thenardiers didn’t treat her with respect. When Valjean adopts her, he gets her schooling and gives her the love and compassion he never has been able to give to anyone. Valjean helps Cosette blossom into a beautiful, educated young woman.

She feels pity for Olivia and herself with the statement "Poor lady, she were better love a dream" (2.2. 25)! Viola's use of deception causes a cross gender love triangle with which she can not deal.

In spit of the fact that Mariane wishes to marry with Valere; but she wants to please her father as well. Dorine, Mariane's maid, questions Orgon by saying,

“The smell of her hair, the taste of her mouth, the feeling of her skin seemed to have got inside him, or into the air all around him. She had become a physical necessity.”

She had her suspicions for some time, but finally Gustave admitted to falling in love with the young and attractive daughter of his boss at work. They had seen each other for some time, and many late nights he was supposedly working had been in the arms of his mistress. He left Mariabella and the two girls with nothing.

He felt no love for her and he hardly even wondered what was happening to her” (204). Additionally, the narrator says, “If I could save Julia by doubling my own pain, would I do it? Yes, I would… But that question was not answerable yet” (pg. 212-213).

He even tries to make the queen reconsider her words but she only gives him a look of disinterest. The queen even calls him that “this” would never have lasted. Teren knows that she has picked Raffaele over him. His heart aches with heartbreak, but his love might turn sour. Furthermore, Adelina herself saw Terens love for the queen turn to obsession, and know’s his obsession might become hatred.

For example she took in two nephews avoiding their drunk father, and her ex-husbands adopted sister, who had been sexually assaulted by her ex-husband’s father. Although Emmanuel loved Vivian’s caring heart yet he had a hard time putting up with all the inconveniences of having these needy individuals around. Juggling these relationships as well as Vivian’s difficult work schedule proved to be too much for Emmanuel and he ended up spending more time down at the bar and eventually having an affair with another woman.

Everyone needs someone to love and care for as well as someone who can return that love and care. When Cosette comes into Valjean’s life, it makes him feel something he didn’t feel in a long time, “When he saw Cosette, when he had taken her, carried her away, and rescued her, he felt his heart move” (123). At this point, she becomes more than just a girl but another symbol in Valjean’s

Valentina could easily discern the searching eyes which met with her the moment that Thea turned her head. The way she peered through those brilliant feminine lashes was a telltale sign of allure; of attraction. It wasn't as if she had been trying to avoid such an outcome, rather she was counting on it. While she wanted to talk to her sister, try to smooth things out with her - she also wanted to draw her in, relax her, make her feel a little more at ease. While her posture did nothing to show any sort of relaxation or trust, Val knew that was simply how Thea was. She could barely trust the ground beneath her feet, and really, how could the long-haired girl blame her? She lived a life in which every move she made could lead to another

The further in transformation she becomes the more twisted she is. She portrays her sexuality to a certain amount that Van comes to the conclusion of wanting to destroy her because all the men are attracted to all her devious sex scandals. A scene from the novel is on page 230, “ Arthur

It is that power which inevitably drives all those who love Viviane away from her. She must use her power to do the work of the Goddess, which is not always understood. Morgaine, who is raised by Viviane feels the power being used on her and leaves, as well as Viviane’s son, Lancelet, who is to afraid of his mother to see her. Viviane is a strong character who’s spirituality is thought provoking.

Even in her state of anger she cannot help but once again be the restrained and subdued one in their relationship. Despite all of the happiness she has found with Rochester she still cannot bring herself to stay in a relationship in which she sacrifices part of herself, because she doesn’t know how to reconcile her need feel like she belongs and is taken care of while at the same time remaining uncorrupted.

“Marco, I love the beautiful Mona. I cannot believe she slipped away. How could she have chosen such a man, when I love her,” confessed Rodrigo.

Desiree has a genuine love for people. She is the wife of a slave owner but is saddened by the cruelty inflicted on the slaves by her husband. After the birth of her their son, Armand grows kinder and is not harsh to the slaves. She whispers to her mother “he hasn’t punished one of them, not one since the baby is born” (540). Desiree loves her husband unconditionally, despite his occasional negative behavior. She also loves her son despite the negative murmurings from others. She is an individual who loves others despite the ultimate betrayal from her husband, Armand. I can identify with Desiree because I am a person who loves family. I enjoy helping others, and sometimes my efforts go unappreciated. Loving others and providing assistance does not mean your efforts/deeds will be appreciated or reciprocated. I cannot change my personality or my desire to help others. My desire to help others is what makes me what I have become, a good man.