Mauprat · Character
Laurence
An uncle of Bernard, mentioned in the family history.
minor
Also known as my Uncle Laurence
First appearance: i
Laurence's tie to Edmée de Mauprat is one of the pressures that moves Mauprat—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
One of Bernard's uncles; wounded in a skirmish and later calls for Bernard during the attack.
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With Edmée de Mauprat (professional): Laurence is Edmée's maid and confidante, serving her faithfully. With Edmée de Mauprat (professional): Laurence is Edmée's maid and confidante, serving her faithfully. With Edmée de…
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- Professional
- Other
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- Moral and intellectual guides
- 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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- Edmée de Mauprat
professional · positive
Laurence is Edmée's maid and confidante, serving her faithfully. How this plays out →
- Edmée de Mauprat
professional · positive
Laurence is Edmée's maid and confidante, serving her faithfully. How this plays out →
- Edmée de Mauprat
professional · positive
Laurence is Edmée's maid and confidante, serving her faithfully. How this plays out →
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