Bridgerton season 3 allows Violet’s story to extend beyond the struggles of her children after she meets Marcus Anderson (Daniel Francis). Though Lady Danbury (Adjoa Andoh) clearly disapproves, the potential between them is clear and gives Violet her own arc beyond simply helping her children navigate their feelings. Violet’s new romance could not only keep expanding her story through the rest of the series, but also mirrors the issues surrounding one particular Bridgerton romance: Francesca’s.
Violet’s Story With Marcus Mirrors Francesca’s Main Romance
Violet And Francesca’s Romances Both Deal With Grief
Violet’s Bridgerton season 3 story mirrors Francesca’s later romance with Michael Stirling, as both women cope with the grief of losing their former partners as well as their shy natures. Francesca’s story in the Bridgerton books sees her falling in love with John Stirling, only for John to die a sudden, tragic death. John’s death mirrors Violet’s husband, Edmund, not only in their swiftness but in the way they affect their spouses. Both women, after those losses, end up withdrawing themselves from love before potentially finding it again in unlikely people.
Violet’s involvement in her children’s love lives hides her belief she will not find that same love again, which is seemingly proven incorrect when she meets Marcus. Their brief connection in episode 3 mirrors Francesca’s first few meetings with John, with Violet’s shyness and Marcus’s clear affection emulating the younger pair. Violet’s affection for Marcus could allow her to confront her grief as well as her shyness, giving her a more active arc in later seasons. This arc could then make Francesca’s Bridgerton season better as the two bond over second chances.
How That Parallel Could Amplify Francesca’s Bridgerton Season
Violet Can Aid Francesca By Speaking To Her Own Experiences In Season 3
Violet’s experiences with both her first and second love story could assist Francesca during her Bridgerton season by showcasing the importance of seizing a second chance. Francesca’s story with John has already begun to tackle her indifference to the idea of true love. After losing him, Francesca could backslide into the same mindset she had in season 3’s first part, with her grief adding to her determination to stay away from love. This could be where Violet is able to speak about her own love and loss of Edmund and her new love with Marcus.
Violet’s bond with Marcus could grow in Bridgerton season 3 part 2, forcing her to face the same revelations before Francesca. By going through those beats, Violet can offer her daughter insight into the complexities of love, especially after loss. Through this discussion, Violet and Francesca’s bond could grow as they develop individually. Those insights could also allow Francesca to find the courage to open her heart and seize her new love. Additionally, Violet can take comfort from this as her relationship with Marcus deepens, allowing both couples to grow from their beginnings in Bridgerton season 3.
