Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860–69 · Character
Luc Meynet
A cheerful young guide from the Val Tournanche who assisted on several Matterhorn attempts.
minor
Also known as one Luc Meynet, uncle Luc, little Luc Meynet, Meynet, good little Meynet
First appearance: iv my first scramble on the matterhorn
Luc Meynet shows up with force in VII: Our Sixth Attempt to Ascend the Matterhorn. The page is where that presence becomes real.
One of the guides selected by Carrel for the attempt.
Luc Meynet first appears in 0008 iv my first scramble on the matterhorn.
In VII: Our Sixth Attempt to Ascend the Matterhorn: One of the guides selected by Carrel for the attempt.
Later, in Lost on the Col d'Hérens—My Seventh Attempt to Ascend the Matterhorn: Hunchback tent-bearer summoned to join the seventh attempt; delighted to resume his old role.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Luc Meynet appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- VII: Our Sixth Attempt to Ascend the Matterhorn
- Lost on the Col d'Hérens—My Seventh Attempt to Ascend the Matterhorn
- D: Table of Attempts Made to Ascend the Matterhorn Previous to the First Ascent
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See Luc Meynet in iv my first scramble on the matterhorn