Emma Bovary

Emma Bovary is the main character in Gustave Flaubert's novel "Madame Bovary." She is a young woman who seeks escape from her mundane provincial life through romantic fantasies and extravagant spending. Disillusioned by her marriage to a dull country doctor, she pursues affairs and luxurious living, hoping to find passion and fulfillment. However, her reckless choices lead to financial ruin and despair, ultimately resulting in her tragic demise. Emma's story is often seen as a critique of romanticism and the constraints of 19th-century society, highlighting themes of desire, disappointment, and the search for meaning.