"Madame Bovary" and Views of Love

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This paper explores person conflicts among characters in the novel "Madame Bovary". The main conflict discussed is between Justin and Emma. The writer examines how Justin?s love for Emma goes unexpressed throughout the novel and how this affects the dynamics of their interpersonal relationships.

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"Several characters in the novel Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert deal with conflicts between their passions and responsibilities. Emma desires a life of privilege and wealthy extravagance but feels confined to the mediocrity of life with Charles. Rudolphe wants to carry on a loveless affair with Emma while still maintaining his social prestige. However, the character whose conflict between passion and responsibility has the greatest impact on the novel is Justin. Justin's unreciprocated love for Emma is a private passion that leads him to neglect his duties and to assist Emma in her suicide, resulting in the tragic ending of the novel."

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