Short Fiction · Character
Margot
The guileless young wife remembered from a gable window, whose brief happiness and early death haunt Paul Herbst's walk through the old quarter.
supporting
Also known as Margot To Oscar Levertin
First appearance: margot
As a supporting figure in Short Fiction, Margot is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
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Margot lived with Herbst in the house with the left gable window, sewing by her mahogany board while sunlight patterned the wallpaper, and fell asleep on his shoulder at a New Year's service. Conscientious to the point…
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- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
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- Paul Herbst
friendship · positive
Margot and Paul Herbst are close friends, supporting each other through various events. How this plays out →
- Paul Herbst
friendship · positive
Margot and Paul Herbst are close friends, supporting each other through various events. How this plays out →
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