5 Reasons Beth and Logan are meant to be together
The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks tells the journey of Marine Sergeant, Logan Thibault, and his mission to find the women who kept him safe through three tours in Iraq. This story follows the path of fate and its ability to lead to everlasting love with the unexpected bond that forms between Beth and Logan.
- Logan stumbled upon Beths picture in the midst of war
In the midst of dirt and rubble from war ravaged lands, Logan stumbled upon a picture of a women who came to change his life. FInding this picture and making the decision to keep it with him is an example of fate working its magic. Although he was skeptical to believe that it was his “lucky charm,” he vowed to find the women in the picture if he were to survive the war.
- Logan steps in as a father figure to Ben
Ben’s biological father, Keith, was never good to him. Keith had continuous abrupt mood swings and dissatisfaction towards Ben. He would have much rather had a son who was into sports and instead felt as if he “got stuck” with a sissy son. Although Beth was able to provide a loving home for Ben, and a positive influence in his life, he lacked a father figure until Logan stepped in. Once Logan began working at the kennel he would play ball with him in the yard, teach him to play the piano, and help him practice the violin. Logan made Ben feel appreciated, excepted Ben for who he was, and gave him the confidence he needed to be himself.
- Beth was single and alone
Beth, single mom of a 3 year old son, Ben, struggled with the guilt of not providing him a household with both a mother and a father. She was in a constant battle with her emotions when it came down to letting Ben go see his father, Keith, and keeping him safe from his bad bad examples. Aside from her challenges with Keith, Beth also faced difficulties when trying to find someone else to love. Constantly working, she never had the time for herself to go out and date, although she often wishes she did. After years of rejection feeling she began to believe that she “was simply meant to live my life alone.” However, her future began to look bright again when one day Logan walked into her life and changed things forever.
- Logans ability to adapt to her lifestyle
As a veteran, Logan’s lack of obligations and home life enabled him to walk from Colorado to Hampton, North Carolina in search of the women from the picture. After just returning from the terrors of war, Logan Thibault finds comfort in this calming town. Mountains, evergreens, and crystal clear lakes make this scenic place stand out to those passing through. When Beth asked Logan what he liked about the small town of Hampton he replied, "The quiet. When I'm here, no one asks me questions or asks me to do stuff. I can sit here and think.” Although it was not just stumbled upon, he comes to love the peace of the town, as well as it’s inhabitants.
- Before his sudden death, Victor told Logan to find the women from the picture
Logan’s friend and fellow Marine, Victor, believed the picture kept Logan safe during his time in Iraq. After finding the photo, Logan survived through car bombings, raids, and other events that he should not have. Upon their return from tour, Victor and Logan went out for a day on a boat where a larger boat recklessly took Victors life. Before his death, he continued to express to Logan that he needed to find the women from the picture, and that it was his destiny. Although Beth became confused after finding this out, she learned to understand Logan intentions and accepted that “his friend Victor called it a lucky charm,” and it just might have been.
Life has mysterious ways of bringing people together, as shown throughout the novel. Nicholas Sparks brings to life a story of how fate and destiny brought Logan and Beth together. While this story was written for the purpose of entertainment, it serves as a reminder to us of life’s unexpected plans.
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