Germinal · Character
The Maheus
The Maheu family as a collective unit in the narrative.
minor
Also known as Maheus, the Maheus, The Maheus
First appearance: germinal
The Maheus shows up with force in Chapter I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Warned but unable to send a candle to Étienne.
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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