Discussion Question Blog Post #1

Evaluate Jacob and August's relationship with Marlena and discuss who is more deserving of her.

Jacob 

August

Jacob is the more deserving man of Marlena because he respects her and he wishes and truly loves her. August on the other hand beats Marlena so she will do what he wants, and does not cherish her the way he should. Jacob is younger, and has never had an experience with a girl, which does make him more naive. August is also married to her and knows her flaws, giving them the right to argue. But Jacob would never resort to beating Marlena. He is not as controlling as August. August cannot control many aspects in his own life, because Uncle Al controls it; he resorts to controlling Marlena. Jacob truly cherishes and treats her respectfully. You can see his love for her through his actions. "My heart pounds so hard that, despite the roaring of the crowd, I am aware of blood whooshing through my ears. I am filled to overflowing, bursting with love" (228). This is when Jacob watches Marlena preform again after her injury and he sees again just how magnificent she is. Jacob loves her for who she is and does not try to make her something she is not. This is why Jacob is more deserving of her love than August.