# Tonie — Short Fiction character guide

> Tonie in Short Fiction by Kate Chopin.

**Role:** supporting

**First appearance:** 0046-at-ch-ni-re-caminada

## Who they are

A rough-handed fisherman of Bayou Têche whose silent, lifelong love for a woman above his station shapes a grief he carries with strange contentment.

## In the story

### [At Chênière Caminada](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_33_se/chapters/at-ch-ni-re-caminada)

Tonie is a central figure in the chapter, navigating his feelings and responsibilities within the island community.

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

Tonie is the central character, a clumsy fisherman who becomes entranced by the organist at church.

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

Tonie is consumed by an overwhelming, unrequited love for Claire Duvigné, abandoning his work and spending his days at Grand Isle just to be near her.

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

Tonie is the silent, tormented fisherman who takes Mlle. Duvigné out in his boat. He is consumed by a fierce, obsessive love, and after she gives him the chain, he regrets not drowning her in the sea.

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

Learns of Claire Duvigné's death; experiences a profound emotional release and returns home renewed.

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