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Derville

Honest lawyer who handles legal affairs for several characters including Goriot.

minor

Also known as M. Derville

First appearance: father goriot

Derville's tie to Delphine de Nucingen is one of the pressures that moves Father Goriot—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Delphine de Nucingen (professional): Derville is Delphine's lawyer, managing her financial affairs and acting as a trusted advisor in her marital and monetary troubles. With Delphine de Nucingen (professional):…

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DDDelphine de Nu…FGFather GoriotDEDerville

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  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Secondary and background figures
  • Protagonist
  • Main narrative characters

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