Political and personal catastrophes characterized George Sand's life. She lived in a time where women were treated as second-class citizens, witnessed bloodshed in the streets due to political differences, and also lost many loved ones before their time. During his lifetime, his literary ability also came under scrutiny as many of his contemporaries disliked his writing and chastised Sand for his support of many controversial issues. Despite many setbacks, she never lost her love for humanity and never gave up hope in gender equality. Many of his lost beliefs and fantasies are present in his latest writing. George Sand completed Marianne when she was in her twilight and serves as a reflection of Sand herself and a story of what might have been. The young woman in Marianne shares many similarities with Sand herself. Through his political experiences, Sand began to support the cause of the working class proletariat forced to live under the laws and restrictions of the overbearing nobility. Likewise, the young woman in Marianne is the head of the family, but “lives on total equal terms with the farm laborers and eats with them.” (Sand 149). While Sand probably doesn't consider himself better than any other person, he also wants to get an education. She believes that to become equal both at home and in the political arena, women must seek to educate themselves (French 57). Marianne also wants to be educated, not so much for political ambitions or equality, but for her own good. “I would like to be educated not so much for the pleasure of others as for my own” (Sabbia 117). While Sand suggests that education is a way out for many women, she also sees it as a necessity even for those without... half of paper... PS Sand's ideal life would be a more peaceful life without everyone the political turmoil and needless loss of life, while maintaining her feminist perspectives and her thirst for gender equality. Even though Sand condemned the marriage and never pursued another, it's hard to imagine that she wouldn't have remarried if women had been treated equally given her perspective on love. "There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved" (Quotes by George Sand). Because she has not been able to live her entire life in a loving relationship, she lives through the young woman in Marianne.Works CitedFrench, Marilyn. "Introduction." Sand, George. Marianne. New York: Carroll and Graf Publishers, Inc. , 1998. 171.George Sand Quotes. 2011. July 25, 2011. Sand, George. Marianne. New York: Carroll and Graf Publishers, Inc. , 1998.