Part one of term paper
Although often considered a realistic novel, Gustave Flaubert sprinkles Madame Bovary with symbolism essential to his message. While doing so he also depicts the desperate situation of many 19th century women and the various reasons for their predicament. The main character, Madame Emma Bovary, is a hopeless romantic continually in search o ...

Part two of term paper
... before Charles Bovary unexpectedly loses all interest in college and eventually fails his final doctor's exam. Later, a maid talks with a messenger through an open window to discover Charles must go to the Les Bertaux farm to treat the owner. This is where the doctor meets his future wife. Since Charles is too shy to propose in person, Emma's father offers to ask for him and then signal if she agrees. Upon seeing him open the window, Charles knows his life will change forever. Another preval ...