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Madame Oudry

Wife of Père Oudry, a social acquaintance in Nogent.

minor

Also known as the worthy Oudry, Oudry

First appearance: chapter v

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HUHussonnetFMFrederick MoreauMAMadame ArnouxMOMadame Oudry

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Nogent and Bourgeois Society
  • Frederick's Parisian Circle
  • Protagonist

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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