Part one of term paper
Gustave Flaubert's takes place in Tostes and Yonville in the middle of the nineteenth century and examines the Petite Bourgeois society of southern, rural France. Emma, the protagonist, marries Dr. Charles Bovary and settles in Tostes. At first, she is excited and pleased with her marriage, but because of her superficial romantic ideals, s ...

Part two of term paper
... Emma spends Charles' money freely and incurs many debts. She keeps these secrets from Bovary and manages to gain Power of Attorney so she can have full access over all their financial affairs. Eventually, Emma's unpaid bills become overdue and her creditors put a judgement against her. Emma tries to raise enough money to pay the bills and even resorts to Rodolphe and Leon for help, not neither are willing to aid her. Out of shame, Emma poisons herself and suffers a painful death. Shortly afterw ...