Short Fiction · Character

Rosalie

Called Rose, she is the beloved companion whose old age and departure mark the tender, irrecoverable losses that shadow the narrator's wandering life.

supporting

Also known as Rose, The amiable Rosalie

First appearance: a journey round my room

As a supporting figure in Short Fiction, Rosalie is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The amiable Rosalie is remembered for her agility and beauty on a hillock, embodying the rose and white colors the narrator praises.

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Rosalie first appears in 0000 a journey round my room.

With Joanetti (romantic): Joanetti and Rosalie share a romantic relationship, with frequent interactions suggesting intimacy or courtship. With Ivan Smirnoff (social): Ivan Smirnoff and Rosalie are social acquaintances, possibly meeting through shared circles or events. With James (friendship): James is a friend or companion to Rosalie, with a bond of mutual trust and camaraderie.

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Romantic
Social
Friendship
Other

Character groups

Social and domestic circle
Servants and companions
Historical and noble references

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Joanetti
romantic · positive
Joanetti and Rosalie share a romantic relationship, with frequent interactions suggesting… How this plays out →
Ivan Smirnoff
social · ambivalent
James
friendship · positive
Marie
friendship · positive

Joanetti
Joanetti and Rosalie share a romantic relationship, with frequent interactions suggesting intimacy or courtship.
Ivan Smirnoff
Ivan Smirnoff and Rosalie are social acquaintances, possibly meeting through shared circles or events.
James
James is a friend or companion to Rosalie, with a bond of mutual trust and camaraderie.
Marie
Marie is a close friend or sisterly figure to Rosalie, offering emotional support.

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In the story

Rosalie appears across 11 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

XI
The amiable Rosalie is remembered for her agility and beauty on a hillock, embodying the rose and white colors the narrator praises.
XVI
Rose, the narrator's faithful dog, comes to lie in the angle formed by his body, and a mute dialogue of sensations is described between them.
XVII
The narrator's dog Rose, an amiable creature with whom he has lived for six years, is praised for her loyalty and affection, in contrast to his human acquaintances who have forgotten him.
XX
Referenced as 'the unhappy Charlotte' in the engraving, though not directly present.
XXVIII
Rose recognizes the beggar James and shows remembrance and gratitude through caresses.
XXXIII
The narrator calls to Rose, acknowledging her ability to guess his sorrows and soften them with her caresses.
XLII
The cat Rose jumps into the narrator's arms, ending the dream.
III
Rose, who follows Joanetti and is pushed into the narrator's room by him, marking the growing distance between the narrator and his former servant.
IV
The narrator sends his aged dog Rose to live with a kind nun, ensuring her comfort in old age.
V
Mentioned as part of the concluded story of Joanetti and Rose.
IX
Rose, the narrator's dog, lies asleep and ignores the failed artificial dove, adding to the narrator's humiliation.

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