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Mélanie

A servant in the Hennebeau household.

minor

First appearance: part ii i

See Mélanie in part ii iBook page

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12 connections

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PNPaul NégrelMDMonsieur Deneu…MHMadame HennebeauCÉCécileTGThe GrégoiresMÉMélanie

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse Characters & Collectives
  • Maheu Family & Bourgeoisie
  • Hennebeau Household & Bourgeois

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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 Mélanie in part ii i