# Madame Arnaud — Jean-Christophe character guide

> Madame Arnaud in Jean-Christophe by Romain Rolland.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Madame Arnaud, Arnaud

**First appearance:** 0027-i

## Who they are

A kind, elderly friend who supports Christophe in Paris.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jean_christophe_se/chapters/i)

She assists Christophe in nursing Olivier and provides the gentle, loving care that Olivier finds most comforting, surpassing even Christophe's efforts.

### [Epilogue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jean_christophe_se/chapters/epilogue)

Bends over the cradle; her face reveals hidden sweetness and suffering of married life.

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