# Aspasia — Short Fiction character guide

> Aspasia in Short Fiction by Xavier de Maistre.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0000-a-journey-round-my-room

## Who they are

A historical figure referenced in the narrative.

## Relationships

### [Madame de Hautcastel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/madame_de_hautcastel)

_social_

Aspasia and Madame de Hautcastel are social acquaintances within aristocratic or intellectual circles.

## In the story

### [XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_58_se/chapters/xxxvii)

Referenced indirectly through the mention of Ariadne and classical figures, but not directly present in this chapter.

### [XLII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_58_se/chapters/xlii)

Appears in the dream, comments on modern fashion and the doctor's wig.

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