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Édouard Manet

A famous painter who appears as a character.

minor

Also known as Manet, Édouard

First appearance: his masterpiece

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PJPoor JacquesOMOld MargaillanCLClaude LantierSASandozJOJoryÉMÉdouard Manet

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Peripheral and supporting figures
  • Protagonist
  • Artist circle and family

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

In this chapter, Claude reaches his emotional and psychological peak as he is consumed by a feverish, delusion…

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