Beliefs and Talents in Literature
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What does the text suggest about society's values?

  • Respect and selfishness are the key attributes for societal acceptance.
  • Talent is the most important factor in societal success.
  • Humanity and honesty are highly valued.
  • Strength and unscrupulousness are valued over humanity and honesty. (correct)

    • Which character's path reflects a journey of losing illusions in the story?

  • Raphael de Valantin
  • Eve
  • David Séchard
  • Lucien Chardon (correct)

    • How does Lucien Chardon differ from David Séchard in terms of their responses to society?

  • Lucien embraces his talent while David renounces his. (correct)
  • David succumbs to society's pressures while Lucien resists them.
  • David craves respect while Lucien does not.
  • Lucien is naive while David is unscrupulous.

    • What is a characteristic phenomenon in France according to the text?

    <p>The path of losing illusions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Balzac depict the modern world's laws in his novels?

    <p>As cynical and hidden under hypocrisy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads Lucien Chardon to his tragic end in the story?

    <p>His craving for respect and selfishness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does society do to individuals who are honest?

    <p>Encourages them to deepen their personal life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Raphael de Valantin differ from Lucien Chardon in dealing with society?

    <p>Raphael lacks the strength to conquer society while Lucien does not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Lucien Chardon's downfall impact his perception of societal laws?

    <p>He becomes disillusioned with society's inhuman laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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