Sentimental Education · Character

Madame Moreau

Frederick's mother, who lives in Nogent and worries about his future.

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Also known as Madame, young Moreau

First appearance: CHAPTER I.

Madame Moreau shows up with force in Or, The History of a Young Man. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Frederick's mother, who appears in the domestic setting of his return.

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In Or, The History of a Young Man: Frederick's mother, who appears in the domestic setting of his return. Later, in CHAPTER I.:…

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Or, The History of a Young Man
Frederick's mother, who appears in the domestic setting of his return.
CHAPTER I.
Frederick's mother, who awaits his return in Nogent-sur-Seine.
Chapter II
Frederick's mother, who greets him upon his return and discusses family matters.
Damon and Pythias
Madame Moreau is mentioned as disapproving of Deslauriers, suspecting him of leading Frederick astray. She tries to monitor their friendship.
Blighted Hopes
She tries to persuade Frederick to stay in Nogent, expresses her loneliness, and later regrets involving her brother-in-law.
Laugh then! shed no more tears! be happy!
Advises Frederick to settle in Troyes, but is swayed by his ambition and her own dreams.

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