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Old Léger

A farmer and neighbor who interacts with the travelers.

minor

Also known as Léger, Père Léger, Old Père Léger, Monsieur Léger, Farmer Léger

First appearance: A Start in Life

Old Léger's tie to Pierrotin is one of the pressures that moves A Start in Life—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Mentioned by Pierrotin as 'Père Léger' in reference to the new coach.
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With Pierrotin (social): Old Léger is a regular passenger on Pierrotin's coach, sharing gossip and local news with the driver. With Georges Marest (social): Georges Marest and Old Léger share a casual acquaintance as…

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PIPierrotinGMGeorges MarestOHOscar HussonMMMonsieur MoreauMIMistigrisOLOld Léger

Relationship types

  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

  • Passengers and Artists
  • Protagonist

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