Lucien and Ève as Siblings

Illusions perdues

Ève’s devotion to Lucien begins as unqualified faith and becomes a loving but guarded relationship after his choices harm the family.

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Bearing strength in each event

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A Sister’s Faith A Sister’s Faith from "Illusions perdues". A Sister’s Faith Devotion Ève Séchard supports Lucien de Rubempré’s literary hopes despite the family’s poverty.

A Sister’s Faith from "Illusions perdues". A Sister’s Faith Devotion Ève Séchard supports Lucien de Rubempré’s literary hopes despite the family’s poverty.

A Sister’s Faith Devotion Ève Séchard supports Lucien de Rubempré’s literary hopes despite the family’s poverty. Care She uses her earnings to prepare his clothing and protect his dignity.

The Departure Sacrifice The Departure Sacrifice from "Illusions perdues". The Departure Sacrifice Money Ève and David give Lucien funds for Paris even though the loan threatens their new household.

The Departure Sacrifice from "Illusions perdues". The Departure Sacrifice Money Ève and David give Lucien funds for Paris even though the loan threatens their new household.

The Departure Sacrifice Money Ève and David give Lucien funds for Paris even though the loan threatens their new household. Separation She fears missing his wedding attendance but persuades herself that his future justifies his departure.

Pride and Alarm Pride and Alarm from "Illusions perdues". Pride and Alarm Concern Ève hears that Lucien is becoming dependent on luxury, journalism, and questionable friends.

Pride and Alarm from "Illusions perdues". Pride and Alarm Concern Ève hears that Lucien is becoming dependent on luxury, journalism, and questionable friends.

Pride and Alarm Concern Ève hears that Lucien is becoming dependent on luxury, journalism, and questionable friends. Conflict She continues to defend him even as David’s warnings about the cost of ambition prove increasingly accurate.

The Family’s Injury The Family’s Injury from "Illusions perdues". The Family’s Injury Consequence Lucien’s forged bills place David’s business and household under legal pressure.

The Family’s Injury from "Illusions perdues". The Family’s Injury Consequence Lucien’s forged bills place David’s business and household under legal pressure.

The Family’s Injury Consequence Lucien’s forged bills place David’s business and household under legal pressure. Changed regard Ève continues to love her brother but can no longer treat him as the family’s unquestioned hope.

Forgiveness with Boundaries Forgiveness with Boundaries from "Illusions perdues". Forgiveness with Boundaries Welcome Ève accepts Lucien back after his ruin and hears his remorse.

Forgiveness with Boundaries from "Illusions perdues". Forgiveness with Boundaries Welcome Ève accepts Lucien back after his ruin and hears his remorse.

Forgiveness with Boundaries Welcome Ève accepts Lucien back after his ruin and hears his remorse. Caution She protects David’s hidden refuge and limits Lucien’s access to the family’s affairs.

Before Lucien enters Louise’s salon

On the eve of Ève’s wedding

After Lucien’s early Paris letters

After the forged bills reach Angoulême

When Lucien returns home