Mathilde de La Mole

Mathilde de La Mole is a character from the novel "The Red and the Black" by Stendhal, published in 1830. She is a wealthy and intelligent young woman living in 19th-century France. Mathilde is portrayed as passionate, romantic, and somewhat rebellious against societal norms. Her relationship with the protagonist, Julien Sorel, highlights themes of ambition, love, and the complexities of class and social expectations. Mathilde embodies the struggles of a woman torn between her desires and the constraints of her aristocratic background, making her a significant figure in literature that explores personal and social conflicts.