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Mr. Jourdain

Maurice's father, a scholar.

minor

First appearance: book iii adolescence 1876 1879

Mr. Jourdain shows up with force in Chapter XIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as having visited Uncle Victor; his visits are a source of Aunt Charlotte's delusions and Aunt Lavvy's disapproval.
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Mr. Jourdain first appears in 0013 book iii adolescence 1876 1879.

In Chapter XIX: Mentioned as having visited Uncle Victor; his visits are a source of Aunt Charlotte's delusions and Aunt Lavvy's disapproval.

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DODaniel OlivierLOLavinia OlivierMOMary OlivierMAMammaMSMrs. SutcliffeMJMr. Jourdain

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  • Servants, Pets, and Romantic Interests
  • Core Family and Close Circle
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Jourdain in book iii adolescence 1876 1879
See Mr. Jourdain in Chapter XIX