# Love and Marriage in The Revolution in Tanner’s Lane

> Theme guide for The Revolution in Tanner’s Lane by Mark Rutherford.

Romantic relationships, such as that between George Allen and Priscilla Broad, are depicted as constrained by social expectations, family duty, and religious pressures, often leading to unhappiness and conflict.

## Where it surfaces

- [III: The Theatre](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/iii-the-theatre): The strained relationship between Zachariah and his wife is highlighted by her impatience and his feelings of neglect, yet a brief reconciliation occurs.
- [IX: A Strain on the Cable](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/ix-a-strain-on-the-cable): The chapter reveals the deep incompatibility and strain in Zachariah and Mrs. Zachariah's marriage, with no mutual understanding or support.
- [Disintegration by Degrees](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/x-disintegration-by-degrees): Zachariah's marriage to Mrs. Coleman is emotionally barren; his wife's jealousy of Pauline and her obsession with order contrast with his yearning for connection.
- [XII: One Body and One Spirit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/xii-one-body-and-one-spirit): The bitter quarrel between Zachariah and Mrs. Coleman reveals deep marital discord and jealousy.
- [End of the Beginning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/xv-end-of-the-beginning): The strained relationship between Zachariah and his wife, and his later life with Pauline, explore the complexities of love and partnership.
- [XXI: The Wisdom of the Serpent](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/xxi-the-wisdom-of-the-serpent): Marriage is treated as a practical arrangement influenced by family pride, financial considerations, and social position, rather than solely romantic affection.
- [XXII: The Oracle Warns—After the Event](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/xxii-the-oracle-warns-after-the-event): George and Priscilla's marriage is depicted with initial bliss but growing strain due to intellectual incompatibility and family interference.
- [XXV: “And a Man’s Foes Shall Be They of His Own Household”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/xxv-and-a-man-s-foes-shall-be-they-of-his-own-household): Priscilla's devotion to George despite family opposition, and her dying declaration of love, underscore the personal cost of marital loyalty.

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