Madame Bovary characters flashcards are interactive study tools that contain characters and descriptions for the people in the novel Madame Bovary. These flashcards also include audio recordings of the questions and answers, making it easier for students to study and review the material.
In the novel Madame Bovary, written by Gustave Flaubert, the characters play a crucial role in shaping the story. The main character, Emma Bovary, is a young woman who marries a country doctor but becomes disillusioned with her life and seeks excitement through extramarital affairs. Other important characters include Charles Bovary, Emma’s husband, and Monsieur Homais, a local pharmacist who influences Emma’s decisions.
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Emma Bovary is the main character in the novel Madame Bovary, written by Gustave Flaubert.
Charles Bovary is Emma’s husband, who is a simple and kind-hearted country doctor.
Rodolphe Boulanger is Emma’s lover, who seduces her with his charm and sophistication.
Leon Dupuis is another one of Emma’s lovers, who is a young law clerk with whom she has a passionate affair.
Homais is a pharmacist in the town of Yonville who is well-respected and influential in the community.
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Emma Bovary
A Young Woman Who Is Bored With Her Life And Seeks Excitement And Romance.
Charles Bovary
Boring And Mediocre Man Who Is Married To Emma.
Rodolphe Boulanger
A Wealthy And Charismatic Man Who Seduces Emma Bovary.
Leon Dupuis
Kind-hearted And Romantic Young Man.
Monsieur Homais
A Pharmacist Who Is Self-important And Loves To Give Advice, Often Seen As Pompous.
Monsieur Rouault
Emma's Father Who Is A Farmer.
Berthe Bovary
The Daughter Of Emma And Charles Bovary.
Monsieur Lheureux
A Sly And Manipulative Merchant Who Takes Advantage Of Others For His Own Gain.
Félicité
Loyal And Devoted Servant
Madame Bovary Sr.
Mother Of Charles Bovary, A Kind And Caring Woman Who Worries About Her Son's Well-being.
Justin
Léon's Friend, A Shy And Reserved Law Clerk.
Monsieur Binet
A Tax Collector Who Loves Discussing His Job And Is Very Proud Of His Work.
Madame Homais
The Wife Of The Town Pharmacist, She Is A Gossip And Busybody Who Is Always Meddling In Other People's Business.
Hippolyte
Hippolyte Is A Disabled Stable Boy Who Is Kind And Hardworking, Despite His Physical Limitations.
Madame Lefrançois
She Is A Kind-hearted And Understanding Innkeeper Who Takes Care Of Emma When She Stays At The Inn.
