Madame Bovary Communication: Translating the Written Into Dialogue In Gustave Flaubert's Madame Bovary, the quest for the sublime and perfect expression seems to be trapped in the inability to successfully verbalize thoughts and interpret the words of others. The relationship between written words and how they are translated into dialogue and action is central in evaluating Emma's actions and fate, and ultimately challenges the reader to look at the intricacies of communication. Flaubert's portrayal of …showed first 75 words of 1602 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1602 total…his work, which is grounded in reality. Emma represents the innate frailties of a reader that will always distort how his message is receiv! ed. Flaubert's acknowledgement of the struggle for understanding between sender and receiver as represented in Emma challenges us to evaluate her interpretive abilities and more intimately, forces us to ask questions about our own readership. Just as he holds Emma accountable for any consequences of her interpretation and expression, ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**