Infidelity Why
Friday, September 9th, 2011
Feminists: Why do most of you cite Emma Bovary’s restrictive society as justification for her infidelity?
Why? That’s not a good enough reason.
The society of which I’m speaking is generally 19th century society–where women were subjugated to the house if married, or (if lucky), the convent.
These feminists say that Emma Bovary wasn’t acting on immature impulses and that Madame Bovary is simply a reflection of how human she really is.
You’re right, and that was painful to say.
In my opinion, there is no such thing as a good reason for infidelity.
I have not yet read Madame Bovary, so I am unsure what restriction you speak of, but there is still no good reason for infidelity.
But I’m also not a Feminist. I’m an Humanist. I believe in human rights, equal rights, fair treatment of BOTH sexes.



