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Gévingey

An astrologer and associate of Des Hermies.

minor

Also known as Monsieur Gévingey

First appearance: i

Gévingey's tie to Durtal is one of the pressures that moves Là-Bas—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Mentioned as an astrologer and friend of Carhaix who conducted bell experiments; proposed as a future dinner guest.
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With Durtal (social): Gévingey, an astrologer, is an acquaintance of Durtal, providing esoteric knowledge and linking him to the occult underworld. With Des Hermies (friendship): Des Hermies and Gévingey share a…

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Character Web

11 connections

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DUDurtalDHDes HermiesCACarhaixCDCanon DocreSASatanGÉGévingey

Relationship types

  • Social
  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Occult and Satanic Figures
  • Protagonist

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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