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Gisquette la Gencienne

A young woman watching the play with Liénarde.

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Also known as Gisquette

First appearance: i the grand hall

Gisquette la Gencienne shows up with force in II: Pierre Gringoire. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A young woman in the audience who, with Liénarde, speaks to Gringoire about the actor playing Jupiter.
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Gisquette la Gencienne first appears in 0003 i the grand hall.

In II: Pierre Gringoire: A young woman in the audience who, with Liénarde, speaks to Gringoire about the actor playing Jupiter.

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LILiénardePGPierre GringoireMGMichel GiborneMAMadame Aloïse …MRMessire Robert…GLGisquette la Gencienne

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • High society and playgoers
  • Court of Miracles denizens

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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