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Sombary
A friend or acquaintance of Frederick, mentioned in social circles.
minor
First appearance: chapter iii
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Nogent and Bourgeois Society
- Frederick's Parisian Circle
- Protagonist
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The emotional/psychological peak occurs when Rosanette directly names Madame Arnoux, shattering Frederick’s se…
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