x Examinez les attitudes envers l’amour parmi les personnages principaux dans Bonjour Tristesse. (2017)

Question 1

les attitudes de Raymond

Answer 1

• Raymond is a womaniser and is currently in a relationship with a younger woman. -Raymond’s superficial relationships with women are justified by his thinking that sin is the only enjoyable thing in the world.
• Raymond gradually falls in love with Anne, a woman he has known since Cécile’s birth.
• Raymond does not show traditional paternal love towards Cécile but treats her more as a friend.

Question 2

les attitudes d’Elsa

Answer 2

• Elsa’s relationship with Raymond is superficial.
• There is no maternal love between Elsa and Cécile. They have a carefree relationship and they treat each other as friends.
• Elsa conspires with Cécile to win back the love of Raymond.
• Raymond returns to Elsa after the death of Anne and their superficial relationship continues.

Question 3

les attitudes d’Anne

Answer 3

• Anne’s relationship with Raymond could lead to a more secure, less superficial relationship than that with Elsa.
• Anne has more maternal bond with Cécile than Elsa.
• Anne is selfless in her love for Raymond and Cécile.
• Anne’s love for Raymond ultimately leads to her own death.

Question 4

les attitudes de Cécile

Answer 4

• Cécile loves her father and accepts him for who he is.
• Cécile’s relationship with Cyril is superficial.
• Cécile’s relationship with Cyril is influenced by Raymond’s attitude to love and relationships.
• The maternal love that Anne shows towards Cécile is the closest she will come to experiencing a mother/daughter relationship.