In Boule De Suif, Guy de Maupassant tells the powerful story of a courtesan known as Boule De Suif, whose character and actions become a focal point for examining social hypocrisy and moral judgment. The narrative is set against the backdrop of a journey during the Franco-Prussian War, and Maupassant uses this setting to critique the values and behaviors of the society surrounding Boule De Suif. The story is both a poignant social commentary and a compelling character study.