Short Fiction · Character
Maillochon
A soldier who participates in a grim and humorous prank.
minor
First appearance: short fiction
Maillochon shows up with force in The Donkey. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Labouise's partner in poaching; he participates in the donkey's torture and shares in the deception.
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In The Donkey: Labouise's partner in poaching; he participates in the donkey's torture and shares in the deception. Later, in II: Referred to as Célestin Maloisel, a tall, lean friend who visits Toine and plays…
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- Other
Character groups
- War and Grim Humor
- Varied Tales of Human Nature
- Social Hypocrisy and Class
- Defiance and Superstition
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