A Marriage Settlement · Character
Mathias
The old family notary who quietly saved Paul's estate from ruin during six years of Parisian extravagance, and now watches his young master's marriage plans with a prudent, worried eye.
supporting
Also known as old Mathias, Maître Mathias, good Maître Mathias, dear Mathias
First appearance: A Marriage Settlement
As a supporting figure in A Marriage Settlement, Mathias is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Mathias is Paul's elderly, prudent lawyer who argues forcefully for protecting Paul's financial interests and those of future children.
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Mathias served Paul's avaricious father, managed Lanstrac while the heir toured Naples, Madrid, and London, and preserved the revenues his master was busy spending. He is the novel's voice of patient provincial sense —…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Rivalry
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Marriage Negotiation Factions
- Protagonist
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- Paul de Manerville
professional · positive
Mathias is Paul's loyal and devoted notary, managing his affairs with paternal concern. How this plays out →
- Madame Evangelista
rivalry · negative
- Mademoiselle Natalie Evangelista
social · negative
- Henri de Marsay
social · negative
- Paul de Manerville
professional · positive
Mathias is Paul's loyal and devoted notary, managing his affairs with paternal concern. How this plays out →
- Madame Evangelista
rivalry · negative
- Paul de Manerville
professional · positive
Mathias is Paul's loyal and devoted notary, managing his affairs with paternal concern. How this plays out →
- Madame Evangelista
rivalry · negative
- Mademoiselle Natalie Evangelista
social · negative
- Mademoiselle Natalie Evangelista
social · negative
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