Question

What made Desiree believe that Armand was happy about the baby?

Answer 1

Desiree was abandoned as a baby and was taken in by Monsieur and Madame Valmonde, who were a wealthy couple living in Louisiana. The background of Desiree's parents is unknown. When Armand, another child of a wealthy landowner, sees Desiree, he falls in love with her instantly. The two eventually get married and have a son. At first, the family is extremely happy together, however as the child grows people begin to question his appearance. Desiree is upset because Armand has become cold and distant to her. One day as the young baby is being fanned by a young slave boy, Desiree realizes the baby has a dark complexion like the slave boy. Desiree demands that Armand tell her what it means and his answer destroys her happiness.