Evangeline

The narrative centers on Evangeline Bellefontaine, an Acadian girl whose engagement to Gabriel Lajeunesse is shattered by the British deportation during the Great Upheaval. As she traverses various American landscapes, the poem poignantly captures her enduring quest to reunite with Gabriel, highlighting the themes of love, loss, and the struggle for identity amidst displacement. Evangeline's journey is marked by moments of near proximity to Gabriel, emphasizing the deep emotional connection that transcends their physical separation.