A Rupture by Guy de Maupassant
The story revolves around a young woman who seeks revenge against her former lover after he abandons her for another woman. She manipulates him into marrying her again, but ultimately kills him in a fit of rage when she discovers his infidelity has continued. The narrative explores themes of love, betrayal, and the destructive nature of unchecked emotions.
By Guy de Maupassant · First published 1883 · Genre: Realism, Drama, Romance · 1,321 words
First lines
"It is just as I tell you, my dear fellow, those two poor things whom we all of us envied, who looked like a couple of pigeons when they are billing and cooing, and were always spooning until they made themselves ridiculous, now hate each other just as much as they used to adore each other. It is a complete break, and one of those which cannot be mended like you can an old plate! And all for a bit of nonsense, for something so funny that it ought to have brought them closer together and have made them amuse themselves together until they were ill. But how can a man explain himself when he is dying of jealousy, and when he keeps repeating to his terrified mistress, 'You are lying! you are lying!'
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Guy de Maupassant
- Date: 1883 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Realism, Drama, Romance, Satire
- Length: 1,321 words
- Structure: 1 section, 15 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Realism — The narrative focuses on everyday life and the complexities of human relationships, depicting realistic characters and situations.
- Drama — The story centers on emotional conflicts and the breakdown of a romantic relationship, highlighting intense personal interactions.
- Romance — The plot revolves around a romantic relationship and its eventual dissolution, exploring themes of love and jealousy.
- Satire — The narrative includes elements of humor and irony, particularly in the portrayal of the characters' foolishness and societal norms.
Tags
Psychological Fiction · Realism · French Literature · 19th Century · Short Story Collection · Existential Crisis · Social Commentary · Marriage · Infidelity · Deception · Moral Ambiguity · Human Nature