I gave in and watched this, even though, I said that I wanted to read it first. While this was not historically accurate, it was interesting to see through the eyes of Mary Boleyn. I for one am actually interested in the Tudor era, and have avidly done research ( Including reading other fictional books and watched the tv show The Tudors) The film had a lot of gaps with Anne and Henry's relationship and tried to show that Henry really loved Mary and not Anne. We all know that is not the case though. It is common knowledge that once you give a man what he wants, he will probably toss you to the side ( At least this is how men and college boys behave) Henry had many lovers but he only took on a couple of wives. It is a well-known fact that Jane Seymour is the only wife Henry did not try to condemn.
I often wish I could see the look on those men's faces when they found out that it was their own fault they could not produce sons. Score 1 for DNA. Anyways I am getting off track because I am too busy burning my bra. The movie was interesting but they really did put Anne out in a horrible light. Historically I do not think that is correct. I think her family was very ambitious for her and she is a very strong woman. She was determined to get what she wanted, but I often side with historical female pariahs. For example: Mary, Queen of Scots, was portrayed horribly throughout the text books, as was Marie Antoinette. I think things in life are more gray rather than black or white. One can never know how they will act in a circumstance unless they are put in those shoes. I guess it is far more easier though to just burn the witch, or behead in this case.
I often wish I could see the look on those men's faces when they found out that it was their own fault they could not produce sons. Score 1 for DNA. Anyways I am getting off track because I am too busy burning my bra. The movie was interesting but they really did put Anne out in a horrible light. Historically I do not think that is correct. I think her family was very ambitious for her and she is a very strong woman. She was determined to get what she wanted, but I often side with historical female pariahs. For example: Mary, Queen of Scots, was portrayed horribly throughout the text books, as was Marie Antoinette. I think things in life are more gray rather than black or white. One can never know how they will act in a circumstance unless they are put in those shoes. I guess it is far more easier though to just burn the witch, or behead in this case.