These questions relate to the novel "Madame Bovary" by Gustave Flaubert.
1. Emma Bovary makes a number of decisions which have poor results. Which of the following would probably be Flaubert's explanation of why she made those decisions?
A. Reading romantic novels filled her head with impossible ideas of what she should get out of life.
B. People she trusted took advantage of her and intentionally misled her.
C. She was too interested in her own personal happiness.
D. All of the above were factors.
**D
2. In literature, we usually find people we can admire, even if they make mistakes. Which of the following best describes the situation in this novel.
A. Most of the characters are good people with good intentions who simply run into poor luck and bad circumstances.
B. Emma is an admirable and loving person who is destroyed by the evil in others.
C. No major character in this novel shows genuinely admirable characteristics.
D. Emma does make mistakes that lead to her demise, but she is more a victim of poor luck and bad circumstances.
**D
Am I correct? Thank you so much!!!
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For the first question, you are correct. Flaubert would likely explain Emma Bovary's poor decisions in Madame Bovary as a combination of factors, as stated in option D. Reading romantic novels may have filled her head with unrealistic expectations, leading her to make choices that ultimately had negative consequences. Additionally, people she trusted may have taken advantage of her and misled her, further contributing to her poor decision-making.
For the second question, you are also correct. Option D is the best description of the situation in the novel. While Emma Bovary does make mistakes that contribute to her downfall, she is also a victim of poor luck and bad circumstances. This does not necessarily mean she is completely admirable, as she is flawed and makes certain questionable choices. However, the novel presents her as a complex character who is both responsible for her actions and affected by external factors beyond her control.
Overall, your answers are correct. Well done!