Francesca Firmino Dr. Payne Ib English Yr. 2 September 18th, 2017 Madame Bovary Essay InMadame Bovaryby Gustave Flaubert, the story begins with a woman named Madame Bovary who receives a devastating letter from the man whom she is having an affair. It states that he will no longer continue their affair and she is dumbfounded by his sudden halt of affection. With great stupor, Mme. Bovary contemplates whether her life is worth living. Flaubert uses many literary devices to portray Mme. Bovary’s heartbreaking situation that will eventually turn into an unfortunate series of events. Flaubert utilizes the motifs of light, negative emotion, and freedom to reveal Madame Bovary’s internal conflict. Flaubert employs the motif of light in various different aspects to reveal Madame Bovary’s internal conflict. In the passage, the light imagery shifts from a negative connotation to a positive connotation before and after she reaches the window. After she
