Sir Percy Hits Back · Character
Old Mathieu
An elderly man, possibly a peasant or local figure.
minor
Also known as Mathieu, old Mathieu
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Old Mathieu shows up with force in Chapter VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Narrates the story of the soldiers' arrival and search; recalls the ladies' farewell kiss and Monsieur's unusual silence.
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- Other
Character groups
- Elderly local men
- Colombe family and associates
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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