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Abbé Ranvier

A priest who ministers to the mining community.

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Also known as the Abbé Ranvier

First appearance: part iii i

Abbé Ranvier shows up with force in Chapter II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Visits the Maheus to preach a revolutionary gospel, urging them to return to mass; offers no material aid and is dismissed by Maheude and Maheu.
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  • Maheu Family & Bourgeoisie
  • Hennebeau Household & Bourgeois

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See Abbé Ranvier in part iii i
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