... good of the household" may be necessary in order to maintain and reestablish happiness. The years that were full of lies and deception are responsible for the dishonor that had fallen before Martin and not Bertrande. Nonetheless, Martin realizes that he feels no reason to blame Bertrande for the "dishonor befallen" upon him as it was merely a consequence of his absent ... him, of being the imposter and not the true Martin Guerre". Bertrande also wanted to clear her name and free herself of sin, "I swear by God and all His holy angels that this man is not my husband. Of that I am certain...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate