Niels Lyhne · Character
Madame Odéro
An eccentric and wealthy widow who hosts salons.
minor
First appearance: vii
Madame Odéro shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A famous opera singer recovering from a throat ailment; she and Niels develop a close, non-romantic friendship; she suddenly departs after regaining her voice.
Madame Odéro first appears in 0008 vii.
In XII: A famous opera singer recovering from a throat ailment; she and Niels develop a close, non-romantic friendship; she suddenly departs after regaining her voice.
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This is the dramatic climax because Niels Lyhne reaches his emotional and psychological nadir, experiencing a…
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