Germinal · Character
Lydie
A young girl who works in the mine and is friends with Jeanlin.
minor
Also known as little Lydie, lean Lydie, gadabout Lydie
First appearance: germinal
Lydie's tie to Jeanlin is one of the pressures that moves Germinal—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Forced to steal for Jeanlin and beaten by her mother, she is terrified of Jeanlin but longs for affection from Bébert.
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With Jeanlin (friendship): Jeanlin and Lydie are childhood playmates and fellow truants, sharing a wild, feral bond in the mining village. With Jeanlin (friendship): Jeanlin and Lydie are childhood playmates and fellow…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse Characters & Collectives
- Maheu Children & Estate
- Mine Horses & Young Miner
- Maheu Family & Bourgeoisie
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- Breaking point
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friendship · positive
Jeanlin and Lydie are childhood playmates and fellow truants, sharing a wild, feral bond… How this plays out →
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friendship · positive
Jeanlin and Lydie are childhood playmates and fellow truants, sharing a wild, feral bond… How this plays out →
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