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Béga

A hapless character mentioned in passing.

minor

Also known as the hapless Béga, poor Béga

First appearance: story ii the muse of the department

Béga first appears in 0002 story ii the muse of the department.

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended cast of provincial and Parisian society
  • Provincial women and wives
  • Parisian visitors and locals

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

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  • Setup
  • Breaking point

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