Madame Bovary · Character
Monsieur Guillaumin
A notary in Yonville whom Emma approaches for financial help.
minor
First appearance: part iii v
Monsieur Guillaumin shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Present to give Léon a ride to Rouen in his gig for the departure to Paris.
Monsieur Guillaumin first appears in 0030 part iii v.
In VI: Present to give Léon a ride to Rouen in his gig for the departure to Paris.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- 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 Monsieur Guillaumin in part iii v