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Athalie

One of the Homais children.

minor

First appearance: part ii ii

Athalie first appears in 0012 part ii ii.

See Athalie in part ii iiBook page

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DLDoctor LarivièreEBEmma BovaryMHMonsieur HomaisLDLéon DupuisCBCharles BovaryATAthalie

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  • Other

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  • Secondary & Tertiary Figures
  • Central Characters
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This scene represents Emma's ultimate psychological exposure and humiliation, as her private life—from dresses…

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See Athalie in part ii ii