Introduction
Christopher Moore, the author of Louisbourg Portraits, uses Marie-Louise Cruchon to express Jacques Rolland’s interests in Louisburg harbor town and Marie-Louise Cruchon. To be precise, the author focuses on the marriage of Jacques Rolland who is an apprentice merchant from Hédé to Thérèse Boudier Cruchon’s daughter by the name Marie-Louise Cruchon. In addition, Christopher Moore details Jacques Rolland’s courtship that materialized into marriage in the year 1742 (99). However, Jacques Rolland flees one year later and leaves his wife without a caregiver (103). …show more content…
In this case, Thérèse Boudier becomes the head of the Cruchon family following the death of Jean-René Cruchon, her husband (64). The death affected the family adversely since it has to struggle to meet its basic needs since it was living below the poverty line. In addition, the family has to cope up with being dependent on the low income generated by Thérèse Boudier’s artwork, sewing, and lacemaking …show more content…
For instance, marriage institution can be placed at the centre of New France and Louisbourg societies and present the same meaning even though the contexts and settings may be different. Therefore, thorough research of this text regarding the theme of marriage, it is possible to establish the fundamental features of a colonial society. To be precise, the characteristics of New France as expressed in its socio-economic factors. However, the essential aspect of this historical event involving the marriage of Jacques Rolland and Marie-Louise Cruchon is to value the institution and concentrate on subjects, which offer insights into the material conditions structuring the