Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert, Summary Analysis

Gustave Flauberts Madame Bovary explained with chapter summaries in just a few minutes Professor Bill Yarrow of Joliet Junior College provides an indepth analysis of the plot, characters, symbols, themes, and motifs of Gustave Flaubert s novel Madame Bovary. Download the free study guide and infographic for Madame Bovary here: A biting critique of bourgeoisie (or middleclass) values, Gustave Flaubert s Madame Bovary relates the tragic life of striver Emma Bovary and her husband Charles. Bored of her mundane existence as a doctor s wife in a small town, Emma turns to indulgent spending and romantic dalliances to find passion and true love, as well as to distract herself. Emmas love affairs in the shortterm bring passion, but ultimately end in disappointment and Emma finds herself worse off than she was before. In her loneliness she also develops a desire for wealth and grandeur. Aiming t