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Chéri

A beloved child who brings joy to those around him.

minor

Also known as For Chéri

First appearance: a matter of prejudice

Chéri shows up with force in Beyond the Bayou. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The young boy La Folle adores; his injury prompts her to cross the bayou.
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LFLa FolleMBMrs. BarodaMDMadame DelisleTBTelèsphore Baq…ODOld Doctor Joh…CHChéri

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Innocence and isolation
  • Family secrets and hidden desires
  • Romantic rivalry and courtship

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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