Historical connection sometimes implies the positive and negative effect of a certain subject from its past up to its future effects. So for example, the connection of the peoples point of view before and after a bombing incidents. I hope this will help you. Have a nice day
He accepts that Sobel will marry Miriam, even if her life may not be easy with him. In the end, he feels resigned and accepts that they will get married.
The word prodigious means Immense.
The word desponding means Hopeless.
A mango tree is mentioned so I would say a mango