Boule de Suif

In "Boule de Suif," hypocrisy is evident as the well-to-do passengers initially scorn the prostitute, Boule de Suif, due to her profession, yet they abandon their morals when they need her food. They...

Verbal and situational irony are at play in Maupassant's "Boule de Suif." Verbal irony appears when Cornudet, the revolutionary, whistles the French national anthem and is scorned by those who would...

Boule de Suif is an important work as it gives an insight into the French society of the time. It offers a microcosm of French society through the range of characters depicted and the relationships...

Dehumanization in Maupassant's short stories, such as "Boule de Suif," is evident in how characters like the prostitute, Boule de Suif, are treated by others. Despite her initial generosity, the...