Armance
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"Armance" is Stendhal's first novel. The protagonist Octave comes from a noble family, has outstanding talent and appearance, and is an outstanding figure in the upper class. But he was unhappy and intolerable to the surrounding environment. Only his cousin Armance was his confidante. Armance is an adopted orphan with a strong character who is incompatible with the aristocratic and upper class society. Octave and Armance fall in love with each other because of their mutual affinity. Later, Octave's economic status changed, which caused twists and turns in their love. Octave's mother bridged the gap between them. But soon after the marriage, Octave listened to others' slander against Armance and ran away from home. On the way to Greece, he committed suicide by taking medicine due to pain and disappointment.
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