Short Fiction · Character
Baptiste Padue
A hardworking fisherman who dreams of a better life.
minor
Also known as Baptiste, Padue
First appearance: at ch ni re caminada
Baptiste Padue shows up with force in Loka. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The easygoing husband of Tontine; he defends Loka after she disappears with Bibine, asserting his authority and urging his wife to show compassion.
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In Loka: The easygoing husband of Tontine; he defends Loka after she disappears with Bibine, asserting his authority and urging his wife to show compassion. Later, in Odalie Misses Mass: A young boy who refuses to stay…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Dreams and devotion on the bayou
- Return, secrets, and passion
- Duty, love, and return
- Passion, rejection, and courage
- Adventure and mystery
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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