Ya’ll gotta factor in the settings of the story. Not the same as our society today. Also the definition of most words has changed since its original meaning. Matthias actions wasn’t considered what we view it to be today. As we can notice that from Leyla, she didn’t considered Matthias actions as abuse or gRape. Leyla’s main concern when you read the novel and comprehend , is that Matthias is engaged and about to marry but he wants her and also their differences in status. Leyla also wanted to be his main girl in his life hence when she begged him to love her only forever. It’s actually confirmed after her conversation with Riette when he told her Matthias isn’t tied up with Claudine no more. Leyla was finally willing to accept Matthias. Hope I made myself clear.
Ya’ll gotta factor in the settings of the story. Not the same as our society today. Also the definition of most words has changed since its original meaning. Matthias actions wasn’t considered what we view it to be today. As we can notice that from Leyla, she didn’t considered Matthias actions as abuse or gRape. Leyla’s main concern when you read the novel and comprehend , is that Matthias is engaged and about to marry but he wants her and also their differences in status. Leyla also wanted to be his main girl in his life hence when she begged him to love her only forever. It’s actually confirmed after her conversation with Riette when he told her Matthias isn’t tied up with Claudine no more. Leyla was finally willing to accept Matthias. Hope I made myself clear.