Rodolphe is a character from the novel Madame Bovary, written by Gustave Flaubert. He is a wealthy landowner who becomes romantically involved with the protagonist, Emma Bovary. Rodolphe is portrayed as charming and manipulative, ultimately leading Emma to experience deep emotional turmoil. In the story, Rodolphe represents the allure of romantic escapism, contrasting with the mundane life that Emma seeks to escape. His relationship with her highlights themes of desire and disillusionment, which are central to the novel's exploration of the human condition and societal expectations in 19th-century France.