Letters of Two Brides · Character
Mme. de Maufrigneuse
A Parisian socialite mentioned in the correspondence.
minor
Also known as Mme. d'Espard, de Maufrigneuse, the Duchesse de Maufrigneuse
First appearance: x mlle de chaulieu to mme de l estorade
Mme. de Maufrigneuse shows up with force in II: The Same to the Same. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Host of an upcoming ball where Louise will be introduced to society.
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In II: The Same to the Same: Host of an upcoming ball where Louise will be introduced to society. Later, in IV: The Same to the Same: Mentioned as one of the married women at the ball, though not directly named;…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- II: The Same to the Same
- IV: The Same to the Same
- VII: Louise de Chaulieu to Renée de Maucombe
- XIX: Louise de Chaulieu to Mme. de l’Estorade
- XXI: Louise de Chaulieu to Renée de l’Estorade
- XXIV: Louise de Chaulieu to Renée de l’Estorade
- XXXII: Mme. de Macumer to Mme. de l’Estorade
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