Discover Your Affinity: Iconic Figures Test!

Hey there! I've taken a spin at dissecting these literary titans — spice up your reading experience with this personality quiz I've come up with, inspired by the captivating women in Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert and Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy. These masterpieces follow passionate heroines who tread on the scandalous side in their marriages. Here's what tickles my fancy: Mini character analyses of the female protagonists — Emma Bovary, Anna Karenina, and Kitty Levin. Want to join me in a neat brainstorm? Let's dive in!

The Female Characters

1. What speaks to your feelings about children and motherhood?

A. Kids are like Christmas card images, more delightful from a distance.

B. Kids are the pulsating heartbeat of family life.

C. Not being a constant presence in a child's life doesn't make you a terrible mom.

2. How would you react to feelings of jealousy in a relationship?

A. Once I've found my ideal soulmate, I'll never have to endure such emotions.

B. I'd become a puddle of tears if I felt insecure.

C. My partner can count on never leaving my line of sight due to any fears of jealousy.

3. Which tune best echoes your marital state or one you could foresee yourself in?

A. "Times to Get Better" by Crystal Gail

B. "Hold On" by Avril Lavigne

C. "Misery Belongs to Someone Else" by England Dan & John Ford Coley

4. How would you describe your experiences at elegant parties or balls?

A. The events only served as reminders of my dissatisfaction with my life.

B. My heart shattered into a million fragments.

C. A dreamy love interest swept me off my feet at these high-class soirees.

The Male Characters

1. Do you ever flirt?

A. Why, that's just playing hard to get, isn't it?

B. Flirting? I fancy that's a barbaric and common feat.

C. My charm may come across as flirting more often than I realize.

2. What's your take on fatherhood?

A. If we're both overjoyed with our new addition, our children will have a blissful childhood.

B. An unhappy home breeds unhappy children.

C. I might not be a diehard proponent of the nuclear family structure, but love makes everything stable.

3. How would you respond to a partner's infidelity?

A. My heart would break, but there'd be no hostility towards the rival.

B. I'd address the issue forthrightly and remind my partner of the social consequences.

C. I can't see myself in this situation, as I've always been first choice in matters of the heart.

4. How important is your career compared to your relationships?

A. I strive for excellence but at times I take professional risks to make my family proud.

B. Career success can help fill the void of emotional connections.

C. Love trumps any career ambition.

Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

Ready to find out which literary character matches your personality? Answer the questions and leave a comment to share your thoughts!

Ladies, you're Emma Bovary if you picked mostly As; Kitty Levin if you mostly chose Bs; Anna Karenina if your answers lean toward Cs.

Gentlemen, if you mostly picked As, you're Charles Bovary; Bs, you're Alexei Karenin; and Cs, you're Alexei Vronsky!

Want to explore more literary connections? I've found some interesting possibilities:

Got a keen eye for scrutinizing personalities in literature? You might enjoy diving into the thoughtful introspection of Pierre Bezukhov from War and Peace, or the intricate psychological musings of Marcel Proust's narrator in In Search of Lost Time.
Or maybe you can relate to the passionate analyzation by a character like Henry James's protagonists in novels like The Portrait of a Lady or The Wings of the Dove.

These fictional fellows share your curiosity for character exploration, so consider giving their stories a read!

If you find enjoyment in reading books about women's lifestyles, careers, and experiences, particularly those that delve into entertainment and events, you might appreciate novels such as 'Crazy Rich Asians' by Kevin Kwan or 'Girl Boss' by Sophia Amoruso.
Should you find a resonance with the intricate dynamics of romantic relationships and the various emotions they evoke, like jealousy and passion, look no further than books like 'The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared' by Jonas Jonasson, where love stories unfold in unexpected and humorous ways.
If elegant parties, balls, and the high-class social scene pique your interest, seek out books like 'The Grand Sophy' by Edith Wharton, 'Mansfield Park' by Jane Austen, or 'Vanity Fair' by William Makepeace Thackeray that vividly depict such events and human interactions.