Maria Chapdelaine · Character
Nazaire Larouche
An older settler and neighbor of the Chapdelaines.
minor
Also known as old Nazaire Larouche, Old Nazaire Larouche
First appearance: iv wild land
Nazaire Larouche's tie to Little Alma Rose is one of the pressures that moves Maria Chapdelaine—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Old relative who dines with the Chapdelaines at Azalma's, speaking in humorous parables.
Nazaire Larouche first appears in 0003 iv wild land.
With Little Alma Rose (social): Little Alma Rose and Nazaire Larouche are likely siblings or close relatives, sharing a simple family bond. With Maria Chapdelaine (family): Nazaire Larouche is likely a younger sibling or close relative of Maria, part of the household. With Little Alma Rose (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
- Social
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Male settlers and family
- Immediate Chapdelaine family
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Little Alma Rose
social · positive
Little Alma Rose and Nazaire Larouche are likely siblings or close relatives, sharing a… How this plays out →
- Maria Chapdelaine
family · positive
- Little Alma Rose
social · positive
Little Alma Rose and Nazaire Larouche are likely siblings or close relatives, sharing a… How this plays out →
- Maria Chapdelaine
family · positive
- Maria Chapdelaine
family · positive
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See Nazaire Larouche in iv wild land