Chapters 1-6 Summary Leon did not live the romantic, bohemian life he had imagined in Paris. He was a good student and a reserved man. But he did develop a kind of urban sophistication that makes him feel quite confident in provincial Rouen. Seeing Emma again has reawakened his old feelings for her, and he goes to see her in her hotel while Charles is gone the next day. They have an intimate conversation about …showed first 75 words of 656 total…

…showed last 75 words of 656 total…monopolizes his time. Emma is left waiting in the hotel room and becomes hysterically angry, accusing Leon of loving Homais more than he loves her. She returns home in a rage, beginning to convince herself that Leon is not the man she thought he was. Emma starts to act domineeringly toward Leon, who reacts with resentment. She begins cavorting with unsavory company, even accompanying some vulgar clerks to a seamy restaurant after a masquerade ball.