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Eugène

The young son of Rosanette, who dies in infancy.

minor

Also known as little Eugène, Little Eugène

First appearance: frederick entertains

Eugène shows up with force in The Friend of the Family. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Little Eugène, who plays with Frederick and is brought by Madame Arnoux to Frederick's apartment.
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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Nogent and Bourgeois Society
  • Frederick's Parisian Circle

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional/psychological peak occurs when Rosanette directly names Madame Arnoux, shattering Frederick’s se…

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