# Pauline — Short Fiction character guide

> Pauline in Short Fiction by Kate Chopin.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** poor little Mam'selle Pauline, Mam'selle Pauline, Little Pauline

**First appearance:** 0062-a-sentimental-soul

## Who they are

A poor seamstress who dreams of a better life.

## In the story

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

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

Deeply attached to La Petite, sobs uncontrollably at the thought of her leaving and is comforted by Pélagie's promise.

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

Ma'ame Pélagie's younger sister, who is asleep in the cabin while Pélagie visits the ruin. In the memories, she is the little child who must be protected.

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

Stands enraptured near La Petite as she plays the piano, her cheek full and flushed, the years falling away from her.

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