Maria Chapdelaine · Character
Little Alma Rose
A young girl in the community, possibly a friend or relative.
minor
Also known as Alma Rose, Rose, little Alma, Alma
First appearance: vi the stuff of dreams
Little Alma Rose's tie to Maria Chapdelaine is one of the pressures that moves Maria Chapdelaine—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Alma Rose is mentioned as being asleep when François arrives.
Little Alma Rose first appears in 0005 vi the stuff of dreams.
With Maria Chapdelaine (family): Little Alma Rose is Maria's younger sister, and Maria helps raise and protect her. With Nazaire Larouche (social): Little Alma Rose and Nazaire Larouche are likely siblings or close relatives, sharing a simple family bond. With Nazaire Larouche (social): Little Alma Rose and Nazaire Larouche are likely siblings or close relatives, sharing a simple family bond.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Family
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Immediate Chapdelaine family
- Protagonist
- Male settlers and family
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Maria Chapdelaine
family · positive
Little Alma Rose is Maria's younger sister, and Maria helps raise and protect her. How this plays out →
- Nazaire Larouche
social · positive
- Nazaire Larouche
social · positive
- Maria Chapdelaine
family · positive
Little Alma Rose is Maria's younger sister, and Maria helps raise and protect her. How this plays out →
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See Little Alma Rose in vi the stuff of dreamsIn the story
Little Alma Rose appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Little Alma Rose in vi the stuff of dreams