Politics And Courage In The Scarlet Pimpernel By Baroness Orczy

In The Scarlet Pimpernel, Baroness Orczy exposes her readers to the early stages of the French Revolution and the twisted politics and machinations that abound. The reader experiences the exploits and domestic troubles of Lord Peter Blakeney. Masquerading as a dashing rogue called the Scarlet Pimpernel, Percy Blakeney courageously and daringly rescues a multitude of French Nobles destined for the guillotine. Whether in his personal Peter Blakeney is a fascinating individual with many intriguing traits. Throughout the course of the book, he shows himself not only to thrive from his quick wit and natural courage, but also suffer from a deep and excessive pridefullness, the latter of which he ultimately overcomes through the love, deeds, and devotion of his wife.

Percy Blakeney’s courage is shown from the start. The tales of the Scarlet Pimpernel are filled with daring and bravery, and the …show more content…
Throughout the entirety of the book, Marguerite struggles in a man vs. man conflict against “Citizen” Armand Chauvelin. a renowned French agent with a determination to bring a swift and sudden end to The Scarlet Pimpernel, courtesy of “Madame Guillotine.” The basis of the main conflict, which flows throughout the book, is Chauvelin’s intense desire to get the Scarlet Pimpernel decapitated. He believes the rogue to be the chief enemy of France, in addition to his own rival. Having obtained valuable and secret information, the cunning and sly Frenchman presents Marguerite with an ultimatum: help him capture the Scarlet Pimpernel, the greatest enemy of all France, or her own brother, Armand St. Just, would pay with his life. Immediately torn between noble, innocent man whom she admires and her own brother, Marguerite yields to Chauvelin’s ultimatum, on the condition that Armand be