Modeste Mignon · Character
Madame Latournelle
The notary's wife, a doting mother at thirty-five, who serves as Modeste's chaperon and unwitting accomplice in the town's matrimonial schemes.
supporting
Also known as Madame Dumay, Latournelle, Little Latournelle
First appearance: Modeste Mignon
As a supporting figure in Modeste Mignon, Madame Latournelle is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Part of the spy network watching the suitors, she helps orchestrate the evening's events.
Madame Latournelle is the wife of the notary Babylas Latournelle and a woman whose maternal mania for her son Exupère borders on the comic. As Modeste's chaperon for three years, she is part of the well-meaning circle at Le Havre that seeks to guide the young heiress toward a suitable match. Her naive pride and social complacency make her both a useful ally and a blind spot in the mousetrap being laid for Modeste.
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Character groups
- Modeste's inner circle
- Protagonist
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