Sacrificing everything for him
When Amelia decides to marry Booth, she does so against her family's wishes. Amelia sacrifices everything for her lover and all she asks in return is for him to love her. Ironically, Booth cheats on Amelia the first day they arrive in London.
I will not be sent back
After Booth is released the first time from prison, he promises Amelia he will be faithful to her and will no longer acquire any more debt. Ironically, shortly after being released from prison, Booth acquires a lot of debt by gambling and is sent back to prison.
More attractive after having her nose broken
Towards the middle of the book, Amelia gets into an accident and has her nose broken. The broken nose affects her face and diminishes her beauty. Ironically, after having her nose broken, she gets more admirers than ever and has a large number of suitors.
Saved by those who shunned her
At the end of the novel, Amelia is in a horrible state and she and her husband have accumulated a large amount of debt. Ironically, Amelia is saved by her parents, the same people who shunned her initially and who pushed her into an unhappy life.
Will never accept an unfaithful man
At the beginning of the story, Amelia claims that she will never accept someone who is unfaithful and will never forgive a person who is unfaithful to her. Ironically, not only does Amelia end up with a cheater but she also forgives him for everything he does.
