... moral content - particularly Emma's glorification of adultery as a means of romantic fulfillment, her suicide, and religious offenses. Prosecutor Pinard denounced the book, concerned that it would corrupt the public taste. These accusations were met by the defense attorney with the retort that Emma's actions might temporarily satisfy her fantastical whims, but they never yield rewarding results. Instead they are met with despair, ... was not to exalt or condemn any behavior; but rather to create a genuine and real experience that is felt in the reader, that intrigues and horrifies the m...

• Word Count: 943
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate