Sir Percy Hits Back · Character
Adèle
A woman whose name is spoken like a curse in Fleurette's prison, she is the wickedness that must be endured in silence and faith.
supporting
Also known as Adèle, that wretch Adèle
First appearance: i
As a supporting figure in Sir Percy Hits Back, Adèle is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The village girl who helps with housework; described as furtive and rat-like; overhears the conversation.
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Adèle exists in the story as a threat and a test — the woman Fleurette is warned against, whose malice must be met with silence and obedience rather than resistance. She embodies the petty cruelty of the prison world,…
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See Adèle in iCharacter Web
33 connectionsA slice of how Adèle sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Friendship
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Colombe family and associates
- Major characters and historical figures
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of the antagonists’ realizat…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Fleurette
friendship · positive
Adèle is a close friend and confidante to Fleurette, offering companionship and support. How this plays out →
- Citizen Chauvelin
rivalry · negative
- Fleurette
friendship · positive
Adèle is a close friend and confidante to Fleurette, offering companionship and support. How this plays out →
- Citizen Chauvelin
rivalry · negative
- Fleurette
friendship · positive
Adèle is a close friend and confidante to Fleurette, offering companionship and support. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Adèle in iIn the story
Adèle appears across 12 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.