Short Fiction · Character
Melle Nora
A young woman in a story, possibly a dancer or performer.
minor
Also known as Nora, Little Nora
First appearance: i
Melle Nora shows up with force in Allez!. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The protagonist, a young circus performer whose life is defined by the cruel command 'Allez!' from her earliest childhood through her abusive relationship with Menotti.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse Ensemble of Characters
- Biblical and Romantic Figures
- Spies, Priests, and Performers
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because Vera Nikolayevna, who has previously dismissed Zheltkov’s love as…
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