# Monsieur Ratignolle — The Awakening character guide

> Monsieur Ratignolle in The Awakening by Kate Chopin.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Ratignolle

**First appearance:** 0001-ii

## Who they are

Adèle's kind, devoted husband and a pharmacist.

## In the story

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_awakening_se/chapters/xviii)

Joins Edna and Adèle for dinner, talks cheerfully about various topics, and advises a tonic for Edna.

### [Chapter XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_awakening_se/chapters/xxxvii)

Mentions Edna's presence as a comfort to his wife; he is seen preparing medicine in the drug store.

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