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Mother Ascension

A nun at the Petit-Picpus convent.

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Also known as reverend Mother

First appearance: vii fauchelevent becomes a gardener in paris

Mother Ascension shows up with force in Le Petit-Picpus. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Another nun referenced in the context of the convent's hierarchy and practices.
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In Le Petit-Picpus: Another nun referenced in the context of the convent's hierarchy and practices. Later, in Mother Innocente: Mentioned…

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JVJean ValjeanMBMonseigneur Bi…FFFather Fauchel…FMFather MabeufMPMother PlutarqueMAMother Ascension

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  • Minor characters and supporting figures
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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Marius’s psychological peak occurs as he is overwhelmed by a “whirlwind” of confusion, realizing that his pers…

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