Matilda and Aud, A writing magaizine I was reading discussed Madame Bovary, and I knew I would be able to relate to the theme. Most of us on these boards can probably relate to the theme.
Charles, the doctor is a kind man of integrity who provides a good life in a country town for Madame Bovary. Ever since they went to a ball, she dreams of a life in upper crust society. She devalues her H and her life, and is judgmental of him and the local people.
She falls into a depression of sorts with physical ailments. Today they would call it psychosomatic. Her H moves her to a new town, with the hopes of reviving her spirits. He does this at great sacrifice, as he must close a thriving practice.
What is lacking at this point in the story is her failure to share her desires with her H, so that he can work on trying to meet them to some extent. He only knows that she is unhappy, but deosn't know what to do differently.
She devalues him and the positives he provides, and idealizes the life she thinks would make her happy, and be more exciting.
This is as far as I've gotten. Do these characters sound familiar to anyone? I'm at the point where they just moved to the new town. We'll see if it makes her any happier.
CL
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