Short Fiction · Character
Monsieur Boivin
A man whose wife's obsession with a dog leads to a tragic accident.
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Also known as Boivin, old Boivin
First appearance: short fiction
Monsieur Boivin shows up with force in A Visit. The page is where that presence becomes real.
An old clerk who lives in the country and invites Patissot to his home.
Monsieur Boivin first appears in 0003 short fiction.
In A Visit: An old clerk who lives in the country and invites Patissot to his home. He is dominated by his wife, passionate about fishing, and gets drunk during the outing.
Later, in IV: Fishing: Patissot's friend and experienced fisherman; he is serious about fishing and becomes irritated by Patissot's incompetence.
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- Varied Tales of Human Nature
- Prejudice and Sacrifice
- Social Hypocrisy and Class
- Protagonist
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