Comedy of Marriage and Other Tales

"Comedy of Marriage and Other Tales" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of short stories that looks at the complicated parts of marriage by focusing on feelings and events experienced by the characters. The first story shows the troubled marriage of Monsieur and Madame de Sallus, and the strong connection between Madame de Sallus and her lover, Jacques de Randol. The characters experience love, want, jealousy, and unhappiness, all while following what society expects of them. The characters contemplate strong feelings for both a husband and his rival. This mix of themes questions marriage and cheating, showing the tricky and emotionally hard situations the characters face.