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The Celibates · Theme
Innocence and Suffering
How The Celibates develops Innocence and Suffering.
Innocent characters, particularly young women like Pierrette and Agathe, endure profound suffering at the hands of selfish or cruel relatives, underscoring the vulnerability of the powerless in a society that prioritizes self-interest.
Where it surfaces
- Story I: Pierrette
Pierrette's innocence is contrasted with the suffering she will endure at the hands of her relatives.
- Pierrette
Pierrette's innocent and loving nature is contrasted with the harshness of her cousins; her illness and angelic resignation highlight her suffering.