Short Fiction · Character
Pauline
A poor seamstress who dreams of a better life.
minor
Also known as poor little Mam'selle Pauline, Mam'selle Pauline, Little Pauline
First appearance: a sentimental soul
Pauline shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mam'selle Pauline, Pélagie's younger sister, is a childlike woman of thirty-five who defers to Pélagie in all things.
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In I: Mam'selle Pauline, Pélagie's younger sister, is a childlike woman of thirty-five who defers to Pélagie in all things. She is excited and nervous about the arrival of their niece, La Petite. Later, in II: Deeply…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Legal and social struggles
- Return, secrets, and passion
- Passion, rejection, and courage
- Family secrets and hidden desires
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Story tension across the book.
- 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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