Chapter 17: Charles's Death
Bab 17: Kematian Charles
The stress of Emma's debts and the grief of her death proved too much for Charles's weak constitution. He became ill and was confined to his bed, too weak to work or care for himself. His medical practice was abandoned.
Stres karena utang Emma dan kesedihan atas kematiannya terbukti terlalu berat bagi fisik Charles yang lemah. Dia jatuh sakit dan terbaring di tempat tidur, terlalu lemah untuk bekerja atau merawat dirinya sendiri. Praktiknya ditinggalkan.
As Charles lay dying, he thought only of Emma. In his mind, she was still the beautiful young woman he had married, and he loved her as much as ever. He forgave her for everything and died with her name on his lips.
Saat dia sekarat, Charles hanya memikirkan Emma. Dalam benaknya, dia masih wanita muda cantik yang dinikahinya, dan dia mencintainya sama besarnya seperti sebelumnya. Dia memaafkannya atas segalanya dan meninggal dengan namanya di bibirnya.
Charles's death marked the end of the Bovary family line. Their young daughter was sent to live with relatives, and Charles's possessions were sold to pay what remained of his debts.
Kematian Charles menandai akhir dari keluarga Bovary. Putri kecil mereka dikirim untuk tinggal bersama kerabat, dan harta benda Charles dijual untuk melunasi sisa utangnya.
The couple who had once been the center of village life in Yonville were now forgotten. Their tragic story became just another tale of unhappiness, remembered only by a few who had known them.
Pasangan yang pernah menjadi pusat kehidupan desa di Yonville kini telah dilupakan. Kisah tragis mereka menjadi hanya kisah kemalangan lainnya, hanya diingat oleh segelintir orang yang mengenal mereka.