Shattered Heart

The person I hold dearest to my heart, has recently torn my world apart.  I've felt down and depressed, to the point that it made me feel obsessed.  All I can think about are the things I've done wrong, but at the same time, I'm trying to remain strong.  I know who I am and what I'm capable of, and no one should ever question my devotion to love.  No one is perfect and people make mistakes, but forgiveness should always allow for a clean slate.  Our relationship was always strong, and now I'm wondering what went so wrong.  I hope that one day things will work out, but for now, I'm out.

Chap 13-15

During these chapters, It becomes more clear what Anne's fate is.  She appears to be the center of religious reform moving forward.  After 4 months of being removed from the Kings court, the King sends two men to visit her in Hever.  In chapt 13, during Christmas, Anne was visited by her good friend Margaret Wyatt.  Anne confirmed to the rumors Margaret had heard about the relationship she had with the King.  Margaret begged Anne to be careful due to the fact that she felt that Katherine would use all her power and connections to retain her marriage with the King.  The King sent for Anne asking she and her family to be his "guests".  This was significant to Anne because it meant she would not have to serve the Queen any longer.  She was also provided her own group of servants who were her close friends.  At the end of Chapter 15, Anne comes face to face with Katherine.  Katherine basically calls her a whore, but Anne held her ground and was not intimidated by Katherine.  This would be the last time they would speak again.

Anne Boleyn Chap 9-12

I am having an extremely hard time reading this book.  For one, its a romance novel even though it does has historical significance.  Secondly, I went through a very rough break up during this semester so reading a romance novel is torture for me given my circumstances.  I have been amazed of the politics required during this time period which were required in order to have the Kings marriage annulled.  The Kings affair with Anne was a very delicate political situation.  I was unaware of this prior to reading the book.  In Chapter 9, it becomes clear that Cardinal Wosley is an obstacle to overcome to have the Kings marriage annulled.  Although he was in the way, Anne and the King needed his political connections to continue to peruse their annulment.  I also could not believe that the King asked Anne to serve the Queen during her stay.  Although it was her duty, and it also helped avoid suspicion, I could not imagine being Anne and having to endure that.