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Maria Chapdelaine · Character

Conrad Neron

An older resident of the parish.

minor

Also known as Conrad, old Neron

First appearance: ix one thousand aves

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EGEutrope GagnonESEphrem Surpren…SCSamuel Chapdel…EREgide RacicotLSLorenzo Surpre…CNConrad Neron

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  • Other

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  • Male settlers and family
  • Extended community and suitor

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Maria’s dejected, almost indifferent reply to her father’s offer to attend mass marks the emotional peak of he…

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