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Following their marriage, Jean’s and Marguerite's relationship begins to fray. Jean’s failures on the battlefield and as a husband become evident; Marguerite struggles with her feelings of disappointment and a lack of intimacy in their marriage. As Marguerite grapples with societal pressures to bear an heir, her mental health deteriorates, leading her to consult a physician about her melancholia. The inevitable burden of societal expectations weighs heavily on the young couple, culminating in a series of misunderstandings that drive a wedge between them.