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Azélie

A barefoot girl in a faded sunbonnet who drifts into the planter's yard with a tin pail and a face sweet enough to charm without confession.

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Also known as Azélie Azélie

First appearance: Azélie

As a supporting figure in Short Fiction, Azélie is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

A young girl from a poor family who repeatedly asks for provisions at the store.
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In Azélie: A young girl from a poor family who repeatedly asks for provisions at the store. She refuses 'Polyte's marriage proposal and…

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Love and social expectations

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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