Short Fiction · Character
Lacodie
A mysterious stranger with a dark secret.
minor
Also known as Monsieur Lacodie
First appearance: a lady of bayou st john
Lacodie's tie to Mamzelle Fleurette is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A figure in Mamzelle Fleurette's life, possibly a love interest or acquaintance, contributing to her sentimental journey.
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With Mamzelle Fleurette (friendship): Lacodie is a loyal and protective friend to the elderly Mamzelle Fleurette, assisting her in daily life. With Mamzelle Fleurette (friendship): Lacodie is a loyal and protective…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Adventure and mystery
- Family secrets and hidden desires
- Return, secrets, and passion
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because Mrs. Mallard reaches the emotional and psychological peak of her e…
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- Mamzelle Fleurette
friendship · positive
Lacodie is a loyal and protective friend to the elderly Mamzelle Fleurette, assisting her… How this plays out →
- Mamzelle Fleurette
friendship · positive
Lacodie is a loyal and protective friend to the elderly Mamzelle Fleurette, assisting her… How this plays out →
- Mamzelle Fleurette
friendship · positive
Lacodie is a loyal and protective friend to the elderly Mamzelle Fleurette, assisting her… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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Lacodie appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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