I guess the only truly good man in the story was Theodore! Maybe he will take on “the Good” mantle although I cannot see marrying Isabella only to find happiness in the society “of one with whom he could forever indulge the melancholy that had taken possession of his soul” as a good thing either. Are we to see this sentiment as good or pious or loyal or all? Does this bode well for his ability to rule justly? Perhaps instead of being called “the Good” he will be called Theodore the Tragic. I agree, poor Isabella! :D