Les Misérables · Character

Ursule

The name Marius gives to Cosette before he knows her real name.

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First appearance: vii fauchelevent becomes a gardener in paris

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In Book VI: The Conjunction of Two Stars: The young woman Marius becomes obsessed with; she is the daughter of M. Leblanc. Later, in IV: Beginning of a Great Malady: The young girl (referred to as Ursule by Marius) is…

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Book VI: The Conjunction of Two Stars
The young woman Marius becomes obsessed with; she is the daughter of M. Leblanc.
IV: Beginning of a Great Malady
The young girl (referred to as Ursule by Marius) is the object of Marius's affection; she wears a damask gown and crape bonnet and speaks tranquilly, though Marius does not dare to look directly at her.
V: Divers Claps of Thunder Fall on Ma’am Bougon
The young girl in white bonnet and black dress, noted for her melancholy gaze and merry smile.
VI: Taken Prisoner
The young girl (M. Leblanc's daughter) gazes at Marius with a pensive sweetness, sparking his intense love.
Effect of the Spring
The young girl (later known as Ursule) whose glance meets Marius's, described as an innocent yet dangerous flash of awakening passion.
Adventures of the Letter U Delivered Over to Conjectures
The young girl, referred to by Marius as 'Ursule' based on the initial 'U,' exchanges glances with Marius and smiles at him, though she remains unnamed in the chapter.
IV: Beginning of a Great Malady
The young girl (referred to as Ursule by Marius in his thoughts) sits with her father on the bench; Marius is captivated by her beauty and voice.
VIII: The Veterans Themselves Can Be Happy
Ursule is the object of Marius's affection; she is embarrassed by the wind lifting her dress and is puzzled by Marius's angry reaction.
V: Divers Claps of Thunder Fall on Ma’am Bougon
The young girl in white bonnet and black dress, noted for her melancholic gaze and merry smile.
VI: Taken Prisoner
The young woman (referred to as Ursule by Marius) walks with her father and exchanges a meaningful glance with Marius, sparking his infatuation.
VIII: The Veterans Themselves Can Be Happy
Ursule is the object of Marius's affection; her accidental exposure causes Marius's anger and jealousy.
Eclipse
Ursule is the young woman Marius has fallen in love with; she is the daughter of M. Leblanc and is seen at the Luxembourg and at their home before they move away.
XIII: Solus Cum Solo, in Loco Remoto, Non Cogitabuntur Orare Pater Noster
The beautiful maiden from the Luxembourg, whom Marius loves and who is also threatened by the plot.
Tariff of Licensed Cabs: Two Francs an Hour
The young girl Marius loves; she visits the Jondrette garret with M. Leblanc, bringing clothing and blankets.
XI: Offers of Service from Misery to Wretchedness
Ursule is the young girl accompanying M. Leblanc, whom Marius loves and refers to as 'his Ursule'.

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