TPO 8 the Chevalier s memoir accuracy

The reading specifies that accuracy of memoir writtend by the Chevalier is skeptical since plenty critics claims he distorts many events to make his life more exciting. Nevertheless, the professor casts dount on it and believe that the memoir are pretty accurate and reliable source. First, the reading states that the Chevalier was not wealthy because he borrowed considerable sums of money from a Swiss merchant. However, the speaker states that the Chevalier who borrowed a great deal of money, was not poor. He has a lot of assets which solds them to uses its money for parties and gambling. The Chevalier was waiting for his money to arrive. Therefore, the Chevalier borrowed money for his expenditure because he did not has any money. Second, according to the lecture, the Chevalier completed his memoir after many years that meets the famous writer Voltairs. Hence, it is impossible for him to capture conversations accurately since it happens long time ago. In contrast, the lecturer explains that the Chevalier after meeting with the Voltaire went back to his room and write about what he remember about their conversation. Moreover, there are some witnesses that see the Chevalier consults with others for his writing. Third, based on the passage, the Chaevalier did not escape from ceiling. He had a number of politically well-conected friend who offered bribes to jailer to free him. On the contrary, the speaker assests that copious prisoners had more powerful friends than the Chevalier but they could not escape the prison by bribing. Also, the ceiling of the Chevalier was repaired after his escape and because of that we can conclude he escaped by making a hole in ceiling.