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La belle Alphonsine
A barmaid or local woman briefly noted in the narrative.
minor
Also known as Alphonsine
First appearance: v
La belle Alphonsine first appears in 0006 v.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Peripheral townspeople and functionaries
- Central family and close circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because Pierre directly confronts his mother with the accusation "I am in…
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