The relationship between George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette is a very close and loving relationship. George Washington describes his relationship with Marquis de Lafayette as being an “adopted son” toward him. Throughout the novel, it’s obvious that Lafayette and Washington have a very good relationship because they always are kind to one another when they meet. The good relationship is shown when Lafayette says, “Everywhere I went my dear general I had the pleasure to hear your name uttered with respect and enthusiasm (pg.214).” Lafayette and Washington keep in touch with each other via letters. As Lafayette travels to America, George Washington helps Lafayette see how to live a life of freedom and liberty, which is the American way. Nevertheless, Washington is like a father to Lafayette and their companionship is not only aided at the time of the war, but in the rest of their lives as well.
After the English gain victory over France in the Seven Year War, many Frenchman decide they want to take revenge upon the English by joining and aiding the American soldiers in the Revolutionary War. Marquis De Lafayette is born into a wealthy family, who had a history of many strong, noble, and famous male leaders. At a very young age, Lafayette is appointed to be a platoon leader in the French army, but after being shipped to America he is given a significant role in being head of all trade and exports during the war. When Lafayette first comes to America, the only man he knows is George Washington. Over time, their relationship becomes stronger through the letters exchanged between each other and there warm conversations. “Washington, who seldom wrote letters longer than a page, would recount every detail of his summer campaign with his adopted son (pg.106).” This passage shows Washington’s referral to Lafayette as an adopted son. This just proves the love and respect between the two, that a man such as Washington would call Lafayette a son. He said, “I do...