# Jealousy and Revenge in The Jealousies of a Country Town

> Theme guide for The Jealousies of a Country Town by Honoré de Balzac.

Long-standing grudges and vengeful schemes, such as du Croisier's hatred for the d'Esgrignon family, drive much of the plot, illustrating how jealousy can fester for decades in close-knit communities.

## Where it surfaces

- [The Collection of Antiquities](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/chapters/story-ii-the-collection-of-antiquities): Du Croisier's resentment over the refusal of his marriage proposals fuels a long-standing vendetta against the d'Esgrignon family, driving much of the plot's conflict.

## Links

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