Yvette

"Yvette" by Guy de Maupassant is a story set in late 19th century Paris, taking a look at love, high society living, and women's relationships through the eyes of Yvette, the Marquise Obardi's daughter, and her connections with men like Jean de Servigny and Leon Saval. The story starts by painting a picture of lively Parisian nights through a conversation between Jean and Leon as they walk down the boulevard after leaving a café. The friendship between the two men is seen through Jean's teasing of Saval for his infatuation with Marquise Obardi and her fascinating daughter, Yvette. Jean's description of Yvette makes her seem like an enchanting but confusing person, embodying both innocence and experience, setting the stage for a story about seduction, young desire, and the blurry lines of social class and right and wrong.