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In Search of Lost Time · Character

Berma

A famous tragic actress, admired by the narrator.

minor

Also known as Mme. Berma

First appearance: place names the name

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FRFrançoiseASAlbertine Simo…BLBlochBDBaron de CharlusPDPrincesse de G…BEBerma

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  • Other

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  • Extended society and minor characters
  • Narrator's social and romantic circles
  • Aristocratic and artistic connections

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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