The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau — Volume 10

"The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau — Volume 10" by Jean-Jacques Rousseau is an autobiography where the author explores difficult times in his life. He tells of his feelings of being alone, double-crossed, and how tricky relationships can be. Dealing with poor health, Rousseau also looks at the plots and schemes of those around him, like Madam d'Epinay and Grimm. Early in the story, the author talks about being sad and in pain while living in Montmorency. He explains how this affects his friendships, leading to him feeling distant from others and disliked by the public because of other people's actions. Showing his thoughtful personality, Rousseau thinks deeply about his good character and how others see him, which leads to thoughts about love, what society expects, and what friendship really means.