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M. Zola

The author appears as a minor character in the story.

minor

Also known as Zola

First appearance: his masterpiece

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Character Web

7 connections

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BOBongrandLJLittle JacquesCLClaude LantierSASandozÉMÉdouard ManetMZM. Zola

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

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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