Madame de Rênal

Madame de Rênal is a central character in the novel "The Red and the Black" by the French author Stendhal, published in 1830. She is depicted as a gentle and passionate woman, married to a wealthy but dull man. Over the course of the story, she becomes romantically involved with the ambitious protagonist, Julien Sorel, who seeks social advancement. Madame de Rênal's character explores themes of love, morality, and the struggles of women in 19th-century society. Her emotional depth highlights the tension between genuine feelings and the constraints imposed by social norms.