6.1.7 "Bonjour tristesse" by Françoise Sagan

• Who are the main characters in "Bonjour tristesse"?

  Cécile, Raymond, Anne
• Françoise Sagan's debut novel, "Bonjour tristesse," was published in 1954
• Anne is Raymond's former lover and a potential stepmother to Cécile


  True
• "Bonjour tristesse" explores themes such as youth, morality, and the complexities of human relationships


  True
• Match the character with their role in "Bonjour tristesse":

  Cécile ↔️ Protagonist

  Raymond ↔️ Cécile's father

  Anne ↔️ Potential stepmother
• Arrange the main events of "Bonjour tristesse" in chronological order:

  1️⃣ Cécile and Raymond spend the summer on the French Riviera

  2️⃣ Anne arrives and threatens their lifestyle

  3️⃣ Cécile devises a plan to sabotage Anne's relationship with Raymond
• Who narrates "Bonjour tristesse"?

  Cécile
• Cécile is Raymond's daughter
• The novel explores the theme of identity as Cécile transitions from adolescence to adulthood


  True
• The non-linear structure of "Bonjour tristesse" reflects Cécile's impulsive thought process


  True
• What is the profession of Raymond in "Bonjour tristesse"?

  Hedonistic father
• Françoise Sagan was only 18 when "Bonjour tristesse" was published in 1954.

  True
• The theme of identity in "Bonjour tristesse" focuses on Cécile's transition from childhood to adulthood.


  True
• The reflective passages in "Bonjour tristesse" enhance the reader's understanding of Cécile's character growth.


  True
• First-person narration in "Bonjour tristesse" enables deep understanding of Cécile's thoughts and emotions.


  True
• The rise of consumerism in post-war France highlighted the hedonistic lifestyle of the characters in "Bonjour tristesse".


  True
• Feminist critiques of "Bonjour tristesse" argue that the novel challenges traditional gender roles.

  True
• The sun in "Bonjour tristesse" represents youth and vitality
• Anne in "Bonjour tristesse" is described as elegant, intelligent, and moralistic
• Arrange the main events of the plot of "Bonjour tristesse" in chronological order:

  1️⃣ Cécile spends the summer with her father Raymond on the French Riviera

  2️⃣ Raymond's former lover Anne arrives, threatening their carefree lifestyle

  3️⃣ Cécile devises a plan to sabotage Raymond and Anne's relationship
• What type of order is the story primarily told in "Bonjour tristesse"?

  Chronological order
• The sea in "Bonjour tristesse" symbolizes freedom and escape
• The existentialist viewpoint sees "Bonjour tristesse" as exploring themes of freedom and responsibility
• The moral ambiguity perspective suggests the novel presents a world where there are no clear-cut right or wrong
• What are the three main types of love explored in "Bonjour tristesse"?

  Familial, romantic, passionate
• What symbolic elements are used in "Bonjour tristesse"?

  Sea, sun, beach
• The narrative structure of "Bonjour tristesse" is strictly chronological.

  False
• What is Cécile's role in "Bonjour tristesse"?

  Protagonist
• The theme of love in "Bonjour tristesse" explores the nuances and consequences
• "Bonjour tristesse" is narrated in the first-person by the protagonist, Cécile
• Match the symbolic element with its meaning in "Bonjour tristesse":

  Sea ↔️ Freedom and escape

  Sun ↔️ Youth and vitality

  Villa ↔️ Comfort and privacy

  Beach ↔️ Emotional journeys
• What philosophical movement influenced the characters' existential angst in "Bonjour tristesse"?

  Existentialism
• What does a psychological analysis of "Bonjour tristesse" focus on?

  Adolescent development
• The theme of grief in "Bonjour tristesse" is exemplified by Cécile's distress over the influence of Anne
• "Bonjour tristesse" is narrated in the first-person by Cécile
• The sea in "Bonjour tristesse" symbolizes freedom and escape
• What is the primary narrative perspective of "Bonjour tristesse"?

  First-person
• What type of loss does Cécile fear in "Bonjour tristesse"?

  Loss of her lifestyle
• What does the first-person narration in "Bonjour tristesse" allow readers to understand?

  Cécile's inner turmoil
• Sagan includes reflective passages to enhance the reader's understanding of Cécile's insight