Mauprat · Character
Little Sylvain
A young peasant boy who assists Patience.
minor
Also known as Sylvain
First appearance: V
Little Sylvain shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A peasant boy who accompanies Bernard and is terrified of Patience.
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In IV: A peasant boy who accompanies Bernard and is terrified of Patience. He tries to placate the wizard and later flees, leaving Bernard tied to the tree. Later, in V: Bernard's page, who deserts him during the…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Mauprat family and local figures
- Moral and intellectual guides
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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