Love and Marriage

Where it surfaces

• Part I: Jörundgaard

  Kristin's betrothal to Simon Andressön is arranged by her father, reflecting the era's view of marriage as a practical alliance rather than a romantic union.

• V

  Kristin's betrothal to Simon is an arranged match focused on family alliance and wealth, contrasting with Arne's personal affection.

• VI

  Kristin and Arne's forbidden love contrasts with her arranged betrothal to Simon Andressön.

• Part II: The Garland

  The chapter introduces the tension between Kristin's betrothal to Simon and her growing attraction to Erlend, highlighting the conflict between duty and personal desire.

• III

  Kristin and Erlend's deepening bond despite societal and moral obstacles, and the contrast with her betrothal to Simon.

• IV

  Kristin and Erlend's secret meetings and discussions of marriage contrast with the political and familial expectations of betrothal.

• V

  Kristin's passionate love for Erlend conflicts with her betrothal to Simon Andressön, highlighting the tension between personal desire and social duty.

• VI

  The tension between Kristin's love for Erlend and her betrothal to Simon highlights the conflict between personal desire and social obligations.

• VII

  Kristin's love for Erlend conflicts with her betrothal to Simon, highlighting the tension between personal desire and societal expectations of marriage.

• Chapter VIII

  Kristin and Erlend's secret affair and the breaking of her betrothal to Simon highlight the tension between personal desire and social obligation.

• I

  Kristin's secret love for Erlend clashes with her betrothal to Simon and her father's expectations, exploring the tension between personal desire and social duty.

• II

  Kristin's passionate love for Erlend clashes with her father's view of marriage as a matter of honor and family stability.

• III

  Kristin and Erlend's relationship defies social norms, prioritizing personal love over familial duty and betrothal, leading to a clandestine flight.

• IV

  Kristin's secret love for Erlend and her betrothal to Simon create tension; Lavrans reflects on his willingness to let her marry Arne.

• Chapter V

  The chapter revolves around the negotiation of Kristin and Erlend's betrothal, highlighting the tension between romantic love and familial duty.

• VI

  Kristin's betrothal to Erlend is outwardly accepted but shadowed by her parents' silent disapproval and her own doubts about the future of their relationship.

• VIII

  The wedding of Kristin and Erlend is overshadowed by past transgressions and Lavrans's reflections on his own loveless marriage.