# Old Monsieur Farival — The Awakening character guide

> Old Monsieur Farival in The Awakening by Kate Chopin.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Monsieur Farival, Monsieur Farival

**First appearance:** 0005-vi

## Who they are

An elderly man who plays the violin at social events.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_awakening_se/chapters/iv)

He is the listener to Adèle's harrowing story of accouchement, which shocks Edna.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_awakening_se/chapters/xii)

Joins the boat trip, arguing with Beaudelet about sailing.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_awakening_se/chapters/xiii)

Present at church, curious about Edna's departure.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_awakening_se/chapters/xv)

Monsieur Farival cross-questions Robert about his decision and enjoys Victor's story.

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