Blog numero tres.

And here we are again, more discussion of the novel "Daughter of Fortune." I'm now getting into the GOOD stuff :) I am a weakling when it comes to love and romance and restricted love is even better! The way that Eliza falls for Joaqu’ n is so sweet and fairytale like in the sense that he does not come from the same social class and background as she does. For this reason and for the passion Eliza was experiencing her family pulled her away from him, in order to attempt to protect her. Well of course I disagree with their decision and it upset me but it gives to good suspense and hopeful excitement! Eliza fell hard for Joaqu’ n and i know that there is no way that she is giving up on him nor letting her family control her like that in any sense. Eliza obviously thinks the world of her family considering they accepted her into their family and gave her everything and anything she could imagine, as if she was a true daughter of theirs. You can tell she is appreciative of everything they have done but if she ignores their warnings and goes against their requests that will prove and exemplify her growing love and admiration for Joaqu’ n. As a consequence of this secretive love affair Eliza becomes pregnant and is left with the breaking news that Joaqu’ n is leaving for California where gold has been discovered. Coming from a poverty background Joaqu’ n feels its his duty to go there to find wealth in order to support his new family as well as his mother.
Sadly, I don't think he completely understands what he is putting Eliza through. She is now a mother at a very young age and her first love is leaving her. Yes hes leaving with good intentions but that doesn't make it any less hard on Eliza. Can you imagine caring so much for someone like she does and they just pick up and leave. I would feel hopelessly desperate. I wouldn't know exactly what to think or how to live, as dramatic as that may sound. I would imagine that this is similar to how people with spouses or loved ones fighting overseas feel. They have extremely good intentions to protect our country but there is so much waiting, so much uncertainty. Joaqu’ n promises to return in a sense but how can Eliza know for sure. It's just like we all hope our loved ones return for fighting but if they don't the rest of your life is empty and missing something that will never be found. I feel for Eliza, for the fact that she fell so hard for this one man who had little to offer and she put everything on the line and is now left with nothing in return except for a child that she will have to raise alone. It would be hard and i don't know how i would handle myself in this situation of Eliza's or that of a spouse going overseas. Your life is just as much in their hands as their own life. I am intrigued to see what ends up happening with Eliza. I hope she follows him to California to ensure that they are together but I feel like nothing could be that easy. I am Eliza's side and hope that whatever ends up happening with her allows her and her baby to stay safe and protected, not only physically but spiritually and emotionally.