The Big Four · Character
Madame Olivier
A world-famous French chemist whose nun-like austerity and burning eyes conceal her seat as Number Three in the Big Four's criminal council.
major
Also known as Madame
First appearance: v disappearance of a scientist
As a major figure in The Big Four, Madame Olivier is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Famous scientist interviewed by Poirot; confirms Halliday discussed his work with her in her laboratory.
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Madame Olivier stands beside Abe Ryland and an empty mandarin's chair, her scarred face and white coif making her look more like a priestess than a modern scientist. Since her husband's death in a laboratory explosion,…
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- Rivalry
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Core Conspirators and Victims
- Protagonist
- Masterminds and Officials
- Entangled Innocents and Suspects
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because Hastings is forced to confront the ultimate emotional and psychological pe…
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- Hercule Poirot
rivalry · negative
Madame Olivier is a formidable antagonist and member of the Big Four, opposing Poirot's… How this plays out →
- Mrs. Halliday
social · negative
- Hercule Poirot
rivalry · negative
Madame Olivier is a formidable antagonist and member of the Big Four, opposing Poirot's… How this plays out →
- Mrs. Halliday
social · negative
- Hercule Poirot
rivalry · negative
Madame Olivier is a formidable antagonist and member of the Big Four, opposing Poirot's… How this plays out →
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