Wilson and Loulou

Flaubert describes Loulou in a particular manner. He does not use an extended quantity of adjectives or comparisons. He focuses on color, a simple aspect to portray her. We can recall, “He was called Loulou. His body was green, his head blue, the tips of his wings were pink and his breast was golden. But he had the tiresome tricks of biting his perch, pulling his feathers out, scattering refuse and spilling the water of his bath. Madame Aubain grew tired of him and gave him to Felicite for good.”(Chapter 4)It is vital to note the last fragment of this paragraph. Flaubert mentions how Madam Aubain’s action was definitely good for Felicite. As her name alludes to happiness, it is very ionic that her life is miserable. At this point a crucial question appears. Can self destruction be avoided through strong believe (faith) in someone, something or a Parrot? I believe Felicite is able to cope with her life finding space for hope. This type of situation reminds me of Cast Away. Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks) is lost in an island and he discovers faith through Wilson. Wilson is a volleyball that he uses as his “friend” and talks to him, a technique similar to Felicite’s. Both characters are able to deal with their negative circumstances by depositing hope in an external agent.