Mauprat · Character

M. de la Marche

A polished, cash-strapped aristocrat who courts Edmée with quiet dignity, embodying the refined world Bernard can neither enter nor dismiss.

supporting

Also known as de la Marche, De la Marche

First appearance: iii

As a supporting figure in Mauprat, M. de la Marche is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

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With Edmée de Mauprat (social): M. de la Marche is a polite suitor arranged by Edmée's father, but she feels no romantic attachment and eventually breaks the engagement. With Edmée de Mauprat (social): M. de la Marche is a polite suitor arranged by Edmée's father, but she feels no romantic attachment and eventually breaks the engagement. With Edmée de Mauprat (social): M. de la Marche is a polite suitor arranged by Edmée's father, but she feels no romantic attachment and eventually breaks the engagement.

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Edmée de Mauprat
social · ambivalent
Edmée de Mauprat
social · ambivalent
Edmée de Mauprat
social · ambivalent

Edmée de Mauprat
M. de la Marche is a polite suitor arranged by Edmée's father, but she feels no romantic attachment and eventually breaks the engagement.
Edmée de Mauprat
M. de la Marche is a polite suitor arranged by Edmée's father, but she feels no romantic attachment and eventually breaks the engagement.
Edmée de Mauprat
M. de la Marche is a polite suitor arranged by Edmée's father, but she feels no romantic attachment and eventually breaks the engagement.

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M. de la Marche appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Chapter VIII
M. de la Marche rides close to Edmée, provoking Bernard's jealousy, and later helps carry Edmée when she faints.
Chapter IX
Visits Sainte-Severe, displaying polished manners and admiration for Franklin; Bernard views him as a rival and feels animosity toward him.
Chapter X
Visits nearly every day; Bernard dislikes him; Edmée does not admit him to her rooms; his philosophy is contrasted with Edmée's.
Chapter XI
De la Marche visits Edmée daily, reads the paper, and calmly responds to Bernard's provocation, escorting Edmée out of the room.
XII
Edmée's fiancé, mentioned as a nearly ruined scion of a famous family.
XIII
Mentioned as Edmée's suitor; his willingness to marry her despite believing she was dishonored highlights his 'sublime devotion' or hidden motives.
XIV
Reported to have left for America as a regimental commander, easing Bernard's jealousy.
Chapter XV
Marcasse's master in America; offers him money and letters of recommendation to volunteer.
Chapter XXVIII
Mentioned as the man to whom Edmée was previously engaged; she explains that he freed her from her promise.

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