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Mathilde

A woman who struggles with her husband's infidelity.

minor

First appearance: a sentimental soul

Mathilde shows up with force in Cavanelle. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Cavanelle's frail sister with an unremarkable singing voice, whom he believes destined for grand opera.
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3 connections

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CACavanelleMDMadame DelisleSSSuzanne St. De…MAMathilde

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Loyalty and infidelity
  • Family secrets and hidden desires

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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