The Ambassadors · Character

Jeanne de Vionnet

Madame de Vionnet's young daughter, a sheltered, luminous girl whose freshness stirs both Strether's admiration and Little Bilham's hopeless longing.

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Also known as Jeanne, Little Jeanne, Miss Jeanne

First appearance: I

As a supporting figure in The Ambassadors, Jeanne de Vionnet is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Introduced at the party, representing innocence and the stakes of her mother's situation.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Book IV
Introduced at the party, representing innocence and the stakes of her mother's situation.
I
Mentioned as likely to be present with her mother; part of the anticipated company.
Chapter II
Delivers her mother's message to Strether; described as pretty, pink, and a little frightened; not resembling her mother.
I
Mentioned by her mother as the daughter whom Strether should like and help protect.
Chapter II
Described as a faint pastel, innocent and fluttered; speaks perfect English and French; Strether finds her charming and compares her to a portrait of a princess who died young.
Chapter III
Briefly discussed in relation to Chad's potential interest and the family's expectations for her future.
Chapter III
Mentioned by Madame de Vionnet as her daughter, whom she hopes will meet Mamie Pocock.
III
Mamie describes her as 'perfectly ideal, a real little monster of charm' and discusses her possible feelings.

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