The Awakening · Character
Monsieur Ratignolle
Adèle's kind, devoted husband and a pharmacist.
minor
Also known as Mr. Ratignolle
First appearance: ii
Monsieur Ratignolle shows up with force in XVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Joins Edna and Adèle for dinner, talks cheerfully about various topics, and advises a tonic for Edna.
Monsieur Ratignolle first appears in 0001 ii.
In XVIII: Joins Edna and Adèle for dinner, talks cheerfully about various topics, and advises a tonic for Edna.
Later, in Chapter XXXVII: Mentions Edna's presence as a comfort to his wife; he is seen preparing medicine in the drug store.
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See Monsieur Ratignolle in ii