Despite this, however, Emma enjoyed the opera, Lucie de Lammermoor, very much. She was tense and self-conscious wherever they went. She wanted very much to seem a sophisticated, cosmopolitan lady, and she felt that he was just a country bumpkin. On the day of the trip they excitedly left for the city.Įmma was embarrassed and upset by Charles' behavior and appearance all that afternoon.

Emma was not eager to go, but Bovary was so persistent that she agreed. He hoped that such an outing would be good for her health.

One day at Homais' suggestion, Bovary decided to take Emma to the theater at Rouen. Her religious feelings remained firm, and everyone was surprised by her new generosity, spirituality, and stern principles. Now she was very devout and spent much of her time reading religious books or conversing with the priest.īy spring Emma was relatively strong again and returned to her household duties. During a crisis in her illness, Emma's religious sentiments had reawakened. Not knowing what else to do, Bovary borrowed money from Lheureux and signed several notes at a high rate of interest.Īll through the winter months Emma's convalescence continued. Moreover, Lheureux suddenly presented him with a statement of Emma's debts. The illness had been very expensive, and other bills were piling up. In addition to his concern about Emma, Charles was also bothered by financial worries.

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