Will and Sal in Part 1 vs Part 2

     After reading all three parts of The Secret River, I do realize a large difference in the relationship between Will and Sal in part 1 and parts 2&3. In part 1, Will and Sal’s relationship is more fresh and they are in the “honeymoon phase” as most call it, and they get along very well without having any issues to disturb their relationship. In part 2 and 3, more complications arise that challenge their relationship, but Will tries his best to do best for his family despite the limitations he has. When they arrive in New South Wales, Sal shows how she does not like living there and her ultimate goal is to go back to London with her children. She does not like the idea of staying, but Will knows she can not go back. Over time their relationship brings up many red flags such as how Sal is so faithful and tries to be the best wife to Will and the best mother to their children, but Will does not see her side. I most sympathize with Sal because usually women tend to follow their husband wherever they go without the husband taking the wife’s feelings into account. I see Sal as the wife who has her own thoughts, but Will will not consider what she wants even though it will make Sal happy. Both Will and Sal do not seem to communicate effectively and be truthful with each other which leads to problematic issues between them both. Many couples that want different things tend to compromise, but in my eyes I do not see this happening anytime soon due to the difference in their opinions and life goals. Sal wants to go back to London, but Will believes she is stuck in the past, which highlights their differences. 

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  1. Isabella FernandezJanuary 17, 2022 at 12:29 PM

    I completely agree with what you wrote in this post, Bianca! When they were forced to face all the complications in their lives, we really started to see the flaws in their relationship. It was very clear when William arrived in New South Wales and viewed Sal as a completely different person that their relationship was never going to be the same. Although it is evident that William does love Sal, he has a habit of exploiting her and under-appreciating what she does for the family.

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  2. John FredericksJanuary 17, 2022 at 12:49 PM

    I totally agree with your point about the lack of communication. I also appreciate your interesting take on Sal. The long sea voyage to New South Wales definitely took their relationship in the wrong direction. It'll be interesting to see how this relationship continues and if the two can make amends.

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  3. Avery PiersonJanuary 17, 2022 at 3:50 PM

    I agree that the lack of communication is what is really driving them apart, and I think it could eventually cause the downfall of their relationship. So many times in part 2 and 3 one of them is noting that they are keeping their desires to themselves. Will keeps lying to Sal, which I think will really end up hurting their marriage as well.

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  4. Jenna ChinnJanuary 18, 2022 at 3:09 PM

    This is a great analysis. Sal is seen to be constantly following Will and his desires, changing her entire lifestyle when necessary, yet we've seen several instances of her thriftiness and cleverness. With Sal compromising at every turn to accommodate Will's wishes, the relationship dynamic is completely unbalanced.

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  5. Nick PecoraJanuary 18, 2022 at 3:11 PM

    I agree with your observation that Will doesn't ever really see (or care to see/consider) Sal's side of things. Their differences are significant, and it seems as though that "honeymoon phase" is a thing of the past for them. Sal making the tick marks each day in NSW just like an actual prisoner would was a prime example for me of just how far apart she and Will are in terms of their plans for the future.

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