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Maître Hareng

A bailiff who serves legal notices.

minor

Also known as Hareng

First appearance: part iii vii

See Maître Hareng in part iii viiBook page

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CBCharles BovaryRBRodolphe Boula…EBEmma BovaryMLMonsieur Lheur…MHMaître Hareng

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

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See Maître Hareng in part iii vii
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