# Mathilde — His Masterpiece character guide

> Mathilde in His Masterpiece by Émile Zola.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-his-masterpiece

## Who they are

The emaciated wife of Mahoudeau.

## Relationships

### [Jory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/his_masterpiece_se/characters/jory)

_romantic_

Jory has a casual, exploitative romantic relationship with Mathilde, a working-class woman he treats as a temporary amusement.

### [Sandoz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/his_masterpiece_se/characters/sandoz)

_social_

Mathilde and Sandoz are acquaintances within the bohemian circle, with Sandoz treating her kindly but distantly.

### [Claude Lantier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/his_masterpiece_se/characters/claude_lantier)

_social_

Claude knows Mathilde as a peripheral figure in his social circle, with little direct interaction or emotional investment.

### [Sandoz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/his_masterpiece_se/characters/sandoz)

_social_

Mathilde and Sandoz are acquaintances within the bohemian circle, with Sandoz treating her kindly but distantly.

### [Jory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/his_masterpiece_se/characters/jory)

_romantic_

Jory has a casual, exploitative romantic relationship with Mathilde, a working-class woman he treats as a temporary amusement.

### [Claude Lantier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/his_masterpiece_se/characters/claude_lantier)

_social_

Claude knows Mathilde as a peripheral figure in his social circle, with little direct interaction or emotional investment.

### [Claude Lantier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/his_masterpiece_se/characters/claude_lantier)

_social_

Claude knows Mathilde as a peripheral figure in his social circle, with little direct interaction or emotional investment.

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