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Madame Chiffon

A dressmaker or shopkeeper mentioned in the narrative.

minor

Also known as Madame Chiffon

First appearance: april 8th my beloved makar alexievitch

Madame Chiffon shows up with force in September 27th: Dear Makar Alexievitch. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Madame Chiffon is the seamstress Barbara wishes to contact for the wedding garments.
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In September 27th: Dear Makar Alexievitch: Madame Chiffon is the seamstress Barbara wishes to contact for the wedding garments. Later, in September 27th: My Beloved Barbara Alexievna: Makar visited her to fulfill…

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See Madame Chiffon in april 8th my beloved makar alexievitch

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BABarbara Alexie…MBMonsieur BykovMAMakar Alexievi…MCMadame Chiffon

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and background characters
  • Protagonist
  • Barbara's social circle

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Madame Chiffon in april 8th my beloved makar alexievitch