But Anne was asking herself why being queen mattered so much, when the chance for true love was hers for the seizing. And always she came back to the argument that the crown was hers for the seizing too. She had never seen marriage alone as an especially fulfilling estate for women. She had always wanted more in life – and more than she had ever dreamed of would soon, God willing, be in her grasp. There was so much that she could accomplish as queen.
Anne Boleyn grapples with her desire for love versus the importance of the crown. Despite the allure of true love, she questions why being queen holds such significance for her. She believes that both love and power are within her reach, leading her to reflect on her ambitions beyond just marriage, which she sees as unfulfilling for women.
For Anne, the opportunity to be queen represents a chance to achieve more...
