Notre-Dame de Paris · Character
Damoiselle Mahiette
A kind woman who tells the story of Paquette's lost child.
minor
Also known as Mahiette, provincial Mahiette
First appearance: History of a Leavened Cake of Maize
Damoiselle Mahiette shows up with force in History of a Leavened Cake of Maize. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The primary storyteller, narrating the history of Paquette la Chantefleurie to her companions.
Damoiselle Mahiette first appears in 0033 iii history of a leavened cake of maize.
In History of a Leavened Cake of Maize: The primary storyteller, narrating the history of Paquette la Chantefleurie to her companions.
Later, in End of the Story of the Cake: Returns with her companions and scolds her son Eustache for eating the cake.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Rat Hole recluses
- Court of Miracles denizens
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This passage marks the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of a mother’s…
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