Obsession and Jealousy

Where it surfaces

• V

  Felise's intense focus on Martial's movements and her emotional turmoil as he passes without seeing her hint at the beginnings of an obsessive attachment.

• VI

  Felise's single-minded focus on Barnard, her inability to notice the world around her, and her emotional turmoil after the meeting highlight an obsessive quality to her love.

• VII

  Barnard's inability to stop thinking about Felise, his return to the beech tree, and his fixation on the carved initial and handkerchief illustrate the onset of obsessive longing.

• VIII

  Felise's obsessive thoughts about Martial, her repeated visits to the beech tree, and her fear of losing him to another woman.

• IX

  Felise's resolve borders on obsession; she is willing to sacrifice everything to be in Martial's society, and the thought of failure brings her to tears.

• XII

  Barnard's compulsion to destroy all traces of Felise and his stubborn adherence to a duty-bound love reflect an obsessive need to control his own emotions.

• XIII

  Barnard's fixation on Felise's image, despite his denial of love, drives his emotional turmoil and cruelty toward Rosa.

• XIV

  Martial's inability to stop thinking about Felise and his secret observations reveal an obsessive fixation.

• XV

  Felise's single-minded pursuit of Martial, using fishing as a mere pretext, reveals her growing obsession.

• XVI

  Martial's intense surveillance of Felise and his jealous reaction to the possibility of a lover reveal his hidden obsession.

• XVIII

  Godwin's intense, lingering gaze at Felise and his purchase of Ruy hint at his obsessive interest in her and rivalry with Barnard.

• The Works of Robert Godwin

  Godwin's relentless, compulsive activity and inability to rest suggest an obsessive personality, though jealousy is not directly evident in this chapter.

• XXI

  Godwin's love is depicted as an all-consuming obsession that dominates his entire existence, leaving him unable to engage with reality.

• XXIII

  Godwin's nine-year fixation on Felise, his reflexive opposition to her happiness, and his jealousy-driven enclosure of the spring exemplify destructive obsession.

• XXIV

  Godwin's obsessive passion for Felise is evident in his sleepless nights and his reflexive opposition to her wishes, driven by years of stored-up emotion.

• XXV

  Rosa Wood's obsessive watch for Martial and her instant jealousy upon seeing Felise drive through town.

• I

  Rosa's jealousy is the central emotion of the chapter, driving her to hate Felise and feel betrayed by Martial.

• II

  Robert Godwin's dark reaction to Abner's presence hints at jealousy and obsession with Felise.

• IV

  Robert Godwin's vengeful obsession with Mary Shaw after her rejection drives him to spy on her and plot against her family. His jealousy of Abner Brown is a key motive for his actions.

• XIV

  Godwin's nine-year obsession with Felise culminates in bitter jealousy upon discovering her love for Martial; he watches them from his window, unable to act.

• XV

  Godwin's jealousy drives him to spy on Felise and Martial, torturing himself with their happiness and preparing weapons.

• Miller Bond

  Miller Bond's fixation on Felise's past kindness (the three red roses) overwhelms his ability to act rationally during the rescue, showing how obsession can paralyze judgment.

• XX

  Felise struggles with jealousy over Martial's past love for Rosa, but overcomes it through her devotion.

• XXV

  Godwin's obsessive belief that Felise is Martial's mistress drives him to attempt destroying her beauty.

• XXVII

  Godwin's violent outburst and accusations against Martial are driven by obsessive jealousy over Felise, while Rosa's whispered 'I hate you!' to Felise reveals her own jealous pain despite her noble offer.

• XXVIII

  Godwin's final act is the culmination of his obsessive fixation on Felise and his jealousy of Martial, leading to self-destruction.

• XXIX

  Godwin's nine-year obsession with Felise drives him to suicide, illustrating the destructive power of unattainable love.