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Cavanelle

A simple-minded but loyal servant.

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Also known as Stupid Cavanelle, Poor Cavanelle

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A devoted dry-goods salesman who sacrifices his own comfort to support his sister Mathilde's singing ambitions, and later his Aunt Félicie.
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MAMathildeMDMadame DelisleCLClarisseMFMamzelle Fleur…BDBertrand Delma…CACavanelle

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Loyalty and infidelity
  • Family secrets and hidden desires
  • Passion, rejection, and courage
  • Adventure and mystery

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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