could you expand more on how polin’s plotline of him teaching her the ropes of finding a suitor would differ from daphne/simon’s plotline in s1? i’d love to hear more about what you said earlier - how the 4 characters are all different from one another with different motivations.
Sure! I'm always up to talk about all things Bridgerton. As a shameless plug, I will direct you to some of the articles I've written about the topic because I adore Bridgerton and have worked incredibly hard on them. Bear with me; this will be a long post.
I first dove into the topic from Eloise's perspective and radiated outwards, so you can find that piece here.
Then, I wrote about how Season 2 handled Kate and Edwina's sisterhood and considered their differing approaches to marriage based on their desires and society's desires. You can find that here.
Most recently, beyond that Polin piece you referenced, I wrote about Daphne's arc in Season 2 and how her guidance of Anthony stems from her experiences in her relationship and in the Marriage Mart in Season 1. That's right here.
As for more specifics regarding your question, Daphne initially approached the Marriage Mart as the eldest Bridgerton daughter. That fact, paired with the one that Anthony hadn't married, the Bridgerton family's prospects relied on Daphne's future. Therefore, she needed to find a suitor to secure her future and that of her siblings and mother. That situation resulted in a relationship of circumstance with Simon that evolved into a love match.
Simon approached marriage with disdain because of his desire to end his family line with himself. His rightful hatred of his father rippled throughout his actions in the Marriage Mart, as he steered as clear of it as possible — until Daphne.
As far as the series goes, Colin is different from both. He has the luxury of being the third-born Bridgerton son. The pressure isn't entirely on his shoulders, hence why he can travel so often and can entertain his desires if he so chooses. Alternatively, we know Colin isn't opposed to marriage, whatever the circumstance. He was prepared to marry Marina. He's a hopeless romantic like his other siblings. But, it's evident that marriage isn't his main priority right now, but that will seemingly change in Season 3.
Penelope's motivations are detailed in that article. She wants a marriage of convenience that will give her the freedom she desires to maintain as Lady Whistledown. Unfortunately, Colin vowed that her husband's role would never be filled by him because he would never court her.
So now, Colin will face feelings he's always been oblivious to or ignored while he teaches her what suitors want — realizing that she’s who he’s always wanted. That’s different than Simon making Daphne look more appealing to suitors that can give her family and her the best future in the ton.
It's going to be so good; I just know it. I hope this answers your question; if not, let me know!
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