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M. Bamatabois

A dandy who harasses Fantine on the street.

minor

Also known as XII M. Bamatabois

First appearance: M. Bamatabois’s Inactivity

M. Bamatabois shows up with force in M. Bamatabois’s Inactivity. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A provincial dandy who torments Fantine by throwing snow on her back, then flees when Javert appears.
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In M. Bamatabois’s Inactivity: A provincial dandy who torments Fantine by throwing snow on her back, then flees when Javert appears. Later, in M. Bamatabois’s Inactivity: A provincial dandy who torments Fantine and…

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JVJean ValjeanCHChampmathieuGRGribierJAJavertMBM. Bamatabois

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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