As I read the reminder of this tragic story, I imagined that its ending would prove to be much happier for Charlotte Temple than it actually was. I thought Charlotte would pull through her struggle after leaving the house she and Montraville lived in, and that she would be received by Mrs. Clayton, and that Mrs. Beauchamp would take her in, and everything would be well with Charlotte. However, I was utterly appalled at Clayton’s actions.
It was very tragic Charlotte’s death, and when she did go, her death made me recall all that she went though. Her death, and the reason for it, also reminded me of all the young women today who encounter similar situations just as Charlotte did. Many are infatuated with young men whom they probably hardly even know, who they think “look good.” But I’m reminded that beauty will pass away. Then what are you left with? Someone whose character and personality are anything but honorable, someone who can’t support you or your child physically or mentally because he’s “too young” and “not ready to be a father” and frankly doesn’t know anything himself. Although I haven’t experienced what Charlotte went through, I can sympathize. I saw myself in her. I saw righteousness, goodness, honesty, genuine concern; I also saw flaws in her that I had myself when I was her age: naivety, not sticking up for oneself, and I thank the Lord that I was not led astray because of the latter.
Learning in the Age of the Trigger Warning
11 years ago
Lovecrazedgurl,
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain. My heart bleeds also. Yes it would have been lovely if Charlotte would have come out the victor. It seems that people who use other people usually only think about their own livelihood. If she thought for one second that helping Charlotte would benefit her she would have not have hesitated to do so. Most of the people we choose as friends are not really what we think they are. The trouble is that we don't find out until it is too late.
It is really too bad that teens of both genders find themselves in situations that often leave them wishing they had not tread those waters. So much hinges on the decisions we make in our life. Good or bad we must live with the out come of choices. Unfortunately for Charlotte, and a great number of teens today, life isn't so forgiving.
Thanks for being so open about your faith. It is always good to know that one is not ashamed of the Lord. Don't ever stop being the person God made you. It may appear that honesty, goodness, naivety, and not sticking up for yourself are fruitless qualities, but who is the author and finisher of your faith. I honestly believe that it is not how or when we die, but rather how we lived. Charlotte remained who she was and I rather enjoyed seeing a person of good character be steadfast. So many time that is not the case.
Brenda