Short Fiction · Character
Madame Cécile Lalonde
A refined Creole woman who hosts social gatherings.
minor
Also known as Madame Lalonde, Cécile
First appearance: a lady of bayou st john
Madame Cécile Lalonde shows up with force in The Lilies. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Madame Angèle, Marie Louise's mother, busy sewing and briefly scolded by Mr.
Madame Cécile Lalonde first appears in 0044 a lady of bayou st john.
In The Lilies: Madame Angèle, Marie Louise's mother, busy sewing and briefly scolded by Mr. Billy.
Later, in A Matter of Prejudice: Madame Carambeau's widowed daughter, who hosts the birthday party and later accompanies her mother to the American church and Henri's house.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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