Madame De Mauves

The narrative delves into the protagonist's evolving perspective on her marriage and the social circle it introduced her to. Initially overwhelmed by the strangeness and horror of her new experiences, she gradually perceives them as trivial. Reflecting on the broken friendships and emotional turmoil she witnesses, she questions the value of her sorrow and the nature of human relationships, suggesting that some emotions and conflicts are beyond the understanding of her temperament.