# Madame Chardon — Lost Illusions character guide

> Madame Chardon in Lost Illusions by Honoré de Balzac.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mme Chardon, Poor Mme Chardon

**First appearance:** 0002-part-i-two-poets

## Who they are

Lucien and Eve's mother, a former nurse who sacrifices for her children.

## Relationships

### [Lucien Chardon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lost_illusions_se/characters/lucien_chardon)

_family_

Lucien is the beloved son of Madame Chardon, a devoted mother who supports him despite his flaws.

### [Sixte du Châtelet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lost_illusions_se/characters/sixte_du_chatelet)

_social_

Madame Chardon has a strained acquaintance with Du Châtelet, who looks down on her humble background.

### [David Séchard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lost_illusions_se/characters/david_sechard)

_family_

David has a respectful and affectionate relationship with his mother-in-law, Madame Chardon, who supports his marriage to Eve.

### [Lucien Chardon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lost_illusions_se/characters/lucien_chardon)

_family_

Lucien is the beloved son of Madame Chardon, a devoted mother who supports him despite his flaws.

### [Lucien Chardon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lost_illusions_se/characters/lucien_chardon)

_family_

Lucien is the beloved son of Madame Chardon, a devoted mother who supports him despite his flaws.

### [David Séchard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lost_illusions_se/characters/david_sechard)

_family_

David has a respectful and affectionate relationship with his mother-in-law, Madame Chardon, who supports his marriage to Eve.

### [Sixte du Châtelet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lost_illusions_se/characters/sixte_du_chatelet)

_social_

Madame Chardon has a strained acquaintance with Du Châtelet, who looks down on her humble background.

### [Sixte du Châtelet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lost_illusions_se/characters/sixte_du_chatelet)

_social_

Madame Chardon has a strained acquaintance with Du Châtelet, who looks down on her humble background.

### [David Séchard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lost_illusions_se/characters/david_sechard)

_family_

David has a respectful and affectionate relationship with his mother-in-law, Madame Chardon, who supports his marriage to Eve.

## Links

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