Eugenie Grandet

Author: Balzac
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: Eugénie is almost a saintly figure one would find impossible in reality. She is almost enveloped in all the virtues of a woman, such as diligence, loyalty, tranquility, and devotion. She is very generous, not only helping her uncle—Charles's father, who had cheated her out of her only true love in life—to repay a huge debt but also donating substantial amounts of money to the church, schools, and public construction. She is very brave; driven by the power of love, she once defied her father's will, secretly and even openly giving food and supplies to Charles. In the end, she no longer remains ignorant; she sees through the world's illusions. She makes an extraordinary and courageous act.