The Princesse de Cleves

Part 3

The confession scene is one of the most crucial in the novel. Notice the reactions of each of the men and of the princess herself.

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M. de Clèves becomes sick and dies.... he is heartbroken.

M. de Nemours takes advantage of his death and pursues the princess.

Mme de Clèves looks for forgiveness. She also tells de Nemours that she cannot be with him, as he is untrustworthy. She later retires to a convent.

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The Princess de Cleves