The contrary is observed for Rodolphe in Madame Bovary, however. A natural conclusion from this observation is that jealousy is not a necessary component of love in Madame Bovary. This point is further supported by the relationship that Charles had with Emma. From Charles’s behavior we learn that a true lover does not have to be a jealous one. Charles is used as way to demonstrate that the seemingly paradoxical lack of jealousy and great intensity of love can coexist. The book conveys the duality of intense love and lack of jealousy through ridiculing Charles by portraying him as a foolish, inept lover. The fact that the surrounding community started becoming suspicious of Emma Bovary due to her inconspicuous meetings with Leon and Rodolphe, whereas Charles did not is a testimony to his inept
The contrary is observed for Rodolphe in Madame Bovary, however. A natural conclusion from this observation is that jealousy is not a necessary component of love in Madame Bovary. This point is further supported by the relationship that Charles had with Emma. From Charles’s behavior we learn that a true lover does not have to be a jealous one. Charles is used as way to demonstrate that the seemingly paradoxical lack of jealousy and great intensity of love can coexist. The book conveys the duality of intense love and lack of jealousy through ridiculing Charles by portraying him as a foolish, inept lover. The fact that the surrounding community started becoming suspicious of Emma Bovary due to her inconspicuous meetings with Leon and Rodolphe, whereas Charles did not is a testimony to his inept