The Autobiography of an Idea · Character
Monsieur Clopet
A French dancing master who teaches Louis in Newburyport.
minor
Also known as Clopet
First appearance: v newburyport
Monsieur Clopet's tie to Louis Henri Sullivan is one of the pressures that moves The Autobiography of an Idea—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Louis's French tutor, a lively and crafty teacher who helps Louis gain fluency through conversation and mimicry.
Monsieur Clopet first appears in 0005 v newburyport.
With Louis Henri Sullivan (social): Monsieur Clopet is a French tutor or cultural influence, expanding Louis's artistic sensibilities. With Louis Henri Sullivan (social): Monsieur Clopet is a French tutor or cultural influence, expanding Louis's artistic sensibilities. With Louis Henri Sullivan (social): Monsieur Clopet is a French tutor or cultural influence, expanding Louis's artistic sensibilities.
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Early Teachers & Artistic Guides
- Protagonist
- Early Family & Childhood Influences
- Later Career & Broader Influences
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Louis Henri Sullivan
social · positive
Monsieur Clopet is a French tutor or cultural influence, expanding Louis's artistic… How this plays out →
- Louis Henri Sullivan
social · positive
Monsieur Clopet is a French tutor or cultural influence, expanding Louis's artistic… How this plays out →
- Louis Henri Sullivan
social · positive
Monsieur Clopet is a French tutor or cultural influence, expanding Louis's artistic… How this plays out →
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