# Claire Duvigné — Short Fiction character guide

> Claire Duvigné in Short Fiction by Kate Chopin.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0044-a-lady-of-bayou-st-john

## Who they are

A beautiful young woman who captures a man's heart.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_33_se/chapters/i)

Claire is the young lady from Grand Isle who plays the organ, captivating Tonie and the congregation.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_33_se/chapters/ii)

Claire is the object of Tonie's obsession; she is lively, social, and surrounded by admirers, unaware of Tonie's intense feelings.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_33_se/chapters/iii)

Mlle. Duvigné is the object of Tonie's devotion. She becomes aware of his passion and is amused, treating him with coquettish condescension. She gives him a silver chain as a token.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_33_se/chapters/iv)

Mentioned as having died three weeks ago from a cold caught after the opera.

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