Parisians in the Country · Character
Nathan
A writer and friend of Lousteau from Paris.
minor
First appearance: story ii the muse of the department
Nathan's tie to Étienne Lousteau is one of the pressures that moves Parisians in the Country—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Nathan first appears in 0002 story ii the muse of the department.
With Étienne Lousteau (professional): Nathan is a fellow journalist and colleague of Étienne, collaborating on literary and newspaper projects. With Étienne Lousteau (professional): Nathan is a fellow journalist and colleague of Étienne, collaborating on literary and newspaper projects.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Extended cast of provincial and Parisian society
- Parisian visitors and locals
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Breaking point
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- Étienne Lousteau
professional · ambivalent
Nathan is a fellow journalist and colleague of Étienne, collaborating on literary and… How this plays out →
- Étienne Lousteau
professional · ambivalent
Nathan is a fellow journalist and colleague of Étienne, collaborating on literary and… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Nathan in story ii the muse of the department