A Vindication of the Rights of Woman · Character

Thérèse Levasseur

Rousseau's companion, mentioned in critique of his personal life.

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Also known as Theresa, hers

First appearance: iii

Thérèse Levasseur shows up with force in Chapter XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as Rousseau's companion, whose conduct after his death showed his mistaken idealization of her.

Thérèse Levasseur first appears in 0005 iii.

In Chapter XII: Mentioned as Rousseau's companion, whose conduct after his death showed his mistaken idealization of her.

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