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Bataille

An old horse that works in the mine, a beloved animal character.

minor

Also known as the snorting Bataille

First appearance: part i ii

See Bataille in part i iiBook page

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Mine Horses & Young Miner
  • Maheu Family & Bourgeoisie
  • Diverse Characters & Collectives

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because Étienne experiences a profound psychological reversal: his past…

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See Bataille in part i ii