If you could change one person's mind about something, who and what would it be?
For once, a topic I can answer without having to give much thought to the question. Because, in all honesty, this is a question that has been on my mind for quite some time now.
I would give almost anything to be able to change Governor Swann's mind about me. I'd do one thing, say one thing, that would finally convince him that I am good enough to marry his daughter. And while we will be married no matter what he thinks, it would ease my mind greatly to know we have his blessing. Because no matter what Elizabeth says, I know there is somewhere inside her that still craves her father's approval. And it troubles me to think that being with me would cause her any pain, however small the amount.
Putting myself in her father's position, I can understand his concerns. I'm a blacksmith with little means to support her. My father was a pirate, and while I'm not quite one myself, I have committed my fair share of piratic acts over the past year or so. Any father would worry about his only daughter becoming involved with such a man.
But I also love Elizabeth with all of my heart, and I would never allow any harm to come to her. I would do everything within my power to make her happy, even at the cost of my own life. I believe the Governor knows that as well. I just fear it isn't enough for him.
So yes, I would very much like to change his mind about me. To make him see I am a good man who will cherish his daughter even more than he does.
I would give almost anything to be able to change Governor Swann's mind about me. I'd do one thing, say one thing, that would finally convince him that I am good enough to marry his daughter. And while we will be married no matter what he thinks, it would ease my mind greatly to know we have his blessing. Because no matter what Elizabeth says, I know there is somewhere inside her that still craves her father's approval. And it troubles me to think that being with me would cause her any pain, however small the amount.
Putting myself in her father's position, I can understand his concerns. I'm a blacksmith with little means to support her. My father was a pirate, and while I'm not quite one myself, I have committed my fair share of piratic acts over the past year or so. Any father would worry about his only daughter becoming involved with such a man.
But I also love Elizabeth with all of my heart, and I would never allow any harm to come to her. I would do everything within my power to make her happy, even at the cost of my own life. I believe the Governor knows that as well. I just fear it isn't enough for him.
So yes, I would very much like to change his mind about me. To make him see I am a good man who will cherish his daughter even more than he does.