Manhattan Transfer · Character
Emile Rigaud
A French restaurateur and shady character involved in various schemes.
minor
Also known as Emile, Emile Rigaud, Rigaud, Hullo Emile
First appearance: section i
Emile Rigaud shows up with force in II: Metropolis. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A cabin boy who dreams of getting ahead in America, contrasts with Congo's hedonism.
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In II: Metropolis: A cabin boy who dreams of getting ahead in America, contrasts with Congo's hedonism. Later, in Tracks: Works in Madame Rigaud's shop, tries to woo her with talk of history and literature but is…
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- Other
Character groups
- Immigrants and working class
- Protagonist
- Theater and entertainment world
- Artists and bohemians
- Background figures and minor characters
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See Emile Rigaud in section i