Cover: The Vision of Madame Bovary Conceived by an AI.
(ProtoGen Photorealism 5.3 Filter and StableDiffusion 1.5 Model)
Aida Veloso Pinheiro & Maurício Pinheiro
The composition of a literary essay involves immersing oneself in the work and the universe of the author, exploring underlying meanings and awakened reflections. During my journey of literary discovery, I commissioned an essay on ‘FLAUBERT’ for my mother. In this essay, the idea was to delve into Gustave Flaubert’s masterpiece, ‘Madame Bovary,’ and the concept of ‘Bovarism.’ To accomplish this, my mother used ChatGPT with my assistance to guide her writing process, thus experiencing a unique approach to composition.
By following careful and methodical steps, she leveraged the resources of ChatGPT to enrich her understanding of the work and deepen her analysis. This collaboration between artificial intelligence and literary perspicacity resulted in a dynamic and inspiring approach to the essay.
Through this example, we can understand how ChatGPT, as an auxiliary tool in the writing process, contributes to the in-depth exploration of a literary work and the critical analysis of its relevance in different social and historical contexts. The interaction with ChatGPT allowed my mother to formulate key questions about the plot, characters, and themes of “Madame Bovary,” while enhancing the clarity, coherence, and grammatical accuracy of the essay.
This hybrid approach, combining my mother’s creativity and literary expertise with the support of ChatGPT, enabled a deeper analysis of “Madame Bovary” and its impact on society. The essay not only revealed Flaubert’s brilliance in portraying the human condition and social contradictions but also highlighted the continued relevance of this magnificent work in today’s world.
The Cake Recipe
The process of composing a literary essay can be divided into logical and coherent stages, as follows:
Step 1: Generating the Text
1.1 Develop five key questions related to the analyzed work. These questions should address important aspects of the text, such as characters, plot, literary style, themes, etc. For example:
- Who are the main characters and how do they contribute to the development of the story?
- What is the central theme of the work and how is it explored by the author?
1.2 Insert the questions into the ChatGPT prompt. Use them as guidance to request relevant and informative answers from the model. For example, type: “Answer the following questions related to the analyzed work:”
1.3 Check the answers generated by ChatGPT. Carefully read the responses provided by the model and assess their quality and accuracy. Note any possible errors or missing information.
1.4 Read and manually correct the answers. Thoroughly review the answers generated by the model. Correct any grammatical errors, inconsistencies, or inaccurate information. Ensure that the answers align with the original questions.
Step 2: Consolidating the Answers
2.1 Request ChatGPT to combine the parts of the text. Use a clear instruction to guide the model in integrating the individual answers into a coherent text. For example: “Now, write a cohesive and organized text using the previous answers as a basis.”
2.2 Review the generated text, removing out-of-context information. Read the text generated by the model attentively and check for irrelevant or disconnected information. Remove such information to maintain focus on the analyzed subject.
2.3 Include relevant information not addressed in the answers. If the text generated by the model does not cover some relevant aspects of the work, manually add that information. Ensure that these additions are coherent and well-integrated with the rest of the text.
2.4 Perform manual corrections and conduct a second review. Read the resulting text again and make manual corrections, such as grammatical adjustments, sentence restructuring, or word replacements. After the review, conduct a second reading to ensure clarity and coherence.
Step 3: Automatic Grammar Check
3.1 Ask ChatGPT to perform a grammatical review of the text. Request the model to proofread the text for grammatical errors and provide correction suggestions. For example: “Please proofread the text for grammatical errors and provide correction suggestions if necessary.”
Step 4: Manual Review
4.1 Conduct a manual review, correcting any identified errors. Read the text again and check for grammatical, spelling, or coherence issues. Make the necessary corrections to improve the overall quality of the text.
Step 5: Automatic or Manual Translations
5.1 Perform automatic or manual translations if necessary for other languages. If you need to translate the text into other languages, use automatic tools or perform manual translations while maintaining accuracy and the intended meaning of the original text.
Step 6: Final Review of Texts and Translations
6.1 Perform a final review of the text, considering both the original texts and the translations. Double-check grammar, spelling, and coherence in the texts. Ensure that all translations are accurate and faithfully reflect the ideas of the original text.
6.2 Correct any grammar, spelling, or contextual errors. Make the necessary final corrections to ensure that the text is free of errors and flows smoothly in the target language, if there are translations.
6.3 Ensure coherence and cohesion of the literary essay. Verify that the text presents a logical structure, with smooth transitions between paragraphs and a clear progression of ideas. Ensure that the information is organized consistently and that the literary essay is cohesive and coherent as a whole.
By following these steps, you will be able to generate a consistent, fluent, objective, and didactic text, ensuring a thorough and high-quality analysis of the work in question.
It is worth noting that the importance assigned to each step may vary according to individual needs and preferences, but these general steps provide a framework for composing a literary essay using ChatGPT as an auxiliary tool.
The final result:
FLAUBERT Aida, June 11, 2023 I have just reread "Madame Bovary" with the eyes of maturity, as I read this novel when I was very young. At that time, like any teenager, my attention was focused on the romantic plot, seeking a happy ending. Disappointment, the work is a tragedy. Why a tragedy? Emma Bovary, a young dissatisfied woman married to a country doctor, engages in extramarital affairs in search of emotions and happiness. Naive and dreamy, this romantic young woman dreamed of a midnight wedding with torchbearers but had to settle for a provincial marriage. Educated with religious readings before bed and reading Chateaubriand [1] on weekends for leisure, she developed the lamentations of romantic melancholy within her being. Dreamy, her actions ultimately lead to a tragic end. Shortly after the wedding, Emma tried to understand the true meaning of life through words like happiness, passion, love. It was necessary for her to derive personal gain from everything. Emma rejected anything that did not contribute to the immediate fulfillment of her romance-desiring heart. "Poor and naive, Bovary suffers in more than twenty small towns in France," said Flaubert in his critique, referring to the monotony and lack of stimulation faced by French women of the time in the small towns of France. Let's talk a bit about Flaubert and how he came up with this character. Flaubert, a French writer of the nineteenth century, stood out as one of the main representatives of the realistic movement in French literature. This novel, published in 1857, was a milestone in Western literature. The work was impactful because it caused much controversy due to its realistic and critical portrayal of French society. A society where hypocrisy, shallowness, and vanity reigned. Its immature and dreamy heroine plunged into this society in search of satisfying her heart. Flaubert introduces the concept of "bovarism." "Bovarism" is a psychological state in which one desperately seeks a life of luxury, romance, and excitement. Social pressure, ideals of perfection, and the pursuit of an idealized life continue to influence many people, both men and women. Social media plays a significant role in portraying seemingly perfect lifestyles and stimulating comparisons and personal dissatisfaction. This relentless pursuit can lead to "bovarism" behaviors. Therefore, Flaubert's work and his critical analysis of an unrealistic society remain relevant to this day. However, it is important to highlight the current achievements of women and social changes. They allow women more autonomy and freedom to define their own life goals. By recognizing the remnants of "bovarism" in contemporary society, we can reflect on our own ambitions and values, seeking an authentic and meaningful life. Thus, Flaubert's work, even after more than a century, continues to challenge us about human nature and the society in which we live. [1] Chateaubriand, a writer belonging to the French Romanticism movement. Bibliographic reference: Lagarde et Michard Note to English Reader: This text was translated with ChatGPT
Below is the translation into French that she made without ChatGPT.
FLAUBERT Aida, 11 junho 2023 Je viens de relire « Madame Bovary » avec les yeux de la maturité ; quand j'ai lu ce roman j'étais très jeune. A l'époque, comme tout adolescent, mon regard était concentré sur l'intrigue amoureuse en grande final heureux. Déception, l'oeuvre est une tragédie. Pourquoi tragédie ? Emma Bovary, une jeune femme, insatisfaite, mariée à un médecin de campagne, se lance dans des aventures extra-conjugales à la recherche de sensations fortes et de bonheur. Naïve et rêveuse, cette jeune femme romantique rêvait d'un mariage de minuit aux flambeaux, mais a dû se contenter d'un mariage de province. Nourrie de lectures religieuses avant de se coucher et de lecture de Chateaubriand le week-end comme loisir, elle développe dans son être la lamentation des mélancolies romantiques. Rêveuse, ses attitudes finissent par la mener à une fin tragique. Peu de temps après le mariage, Emma a essayé de comprendre ce que la vie signifiait vraiment à travers les mots bonheur, passion, amour. Il lui fallait pouvoir tirer de toutes les choses une source de profit personnel. Emma a rejeté tout ce qui ne contribuait pas à la consommation immédiate de désir de son cœur pour la romance. « Pauvre et naïf, Bovary qui souffre dans plus de vingt petites villes de France » disait Flaubert dans sa critique de la monotonie et du manque de stimulations, auxquelles étaient confrontées les Françaises de l'époque, dans les villes de l'intérieur de la France. Parlons un peu de Flaubert et comment il est arrivé à ce personnage. Flaubert, écrivain français du XIXe siècle, s'est imposé comme l'un des principaux représentants du courant réaliste dans la littérature française. Ce roman, publié en 1857, fut une référence dans la littérature occidentale. L'œuvre a eu un impact, car elle a suscité beaucoup de polémiques en raison de sa représentation réaliste et critique de la société française. Une société où prédominaient l'hypocrisie, la superficialité et la vanité. Son héroïne immature et rêveuse plonge dans cette société en cherchant à satisfaire son cœur. Flaubert introduit le concept de « bovarysme ». Le « bovarysme » est un état psychologique où l'on cherche désespérément une vie de luxe, de romantisme, d'émotion. La pression sociale, les idéaux de perfection et la poursuite d'une vie idéalisée continuent d'influencer de nombreuses personnes, hommes et femmes. Les médias sociaux jouent un rôle important, mais négatifs, en décrivant des styles apparemment parfaits et en encourageant les comparaisons personnelles et les insatisfactions. Cette recherche incessante peut conduire à des comportements de « bovarysme ». Ainsi, l'œuvre de Flaubert et son analyse critique de la société hors réalité restent actuelles. Cependant, il est important de souligner les réalisations des femmes et les changements sociaux actuels. Ils permettent aux femmes plus d'autonomie et de liberté pour définir leur propre but dans la vie. En reconnaissant les vestiges du « bovarysme » présents dans la société contemporaine, nous pouvons réfléchir à nos propres ambitions et valeurs, à la recherche d'une vie authentique et pleine de sens. Ainsi, l'œuvre de Flaubert, même après plus d'un siècle, continue de nous interpeller sur la nature humaine et la société dans laquelle nous vivons. Note: Requêtes sur Lagarde et Michard et quelques réponses d'IA.
Conclusion:
By exploring the process of writing a literary essay using ChatGPT as a valuable tool, we can enhance our writing skills, expand our knowledge and appreciation for literature, and develop a deeper understanding of human nature and the society we live in. Just as Flaubert challenged conventions and revealed contradictions of his time, this innovative approach allows us to challenge and reflect upon the issues that surround us.
As a bonus, I share with you two official trailers of this magnificent classic reimagined in both old and modern film styles. It’s worth watching both and comparing them!
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