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INTERVIEWER: Your exile to the island of Elba and later to Saint Helena
marked the end of your rule. How did you cope with the isolation, and
what are your reflections on this period of your life?
NAPOLEON: Well, after what happened at Waterloo, I was exiled to The
island Of Elba then to Saint Helena. Exile was a difficult time in my life.
On Elba, I tried to maintain a semblance of power and control but felt
isolated and frustrated. It was a period of reflection, writing my
memoirs, and longing for a return to the mainland. My exile to Saint
Helena was even more isolating, and I had more time for introspection.
I used my time there to write about my life and my ideas. I often
pondered the decisions I made and their consequences, especially
regarding the pursuit of power