The Cask · Character
François
A servant or employee in the Boirac household.
minor
Also known as M. François
First appearance: part i london
François shows up with force in XIV: M. Boirac Makes a Statement. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In XIV: M. Boirac Makes a Statement: The butler who meets M. Boirac upon his return and reports hearing the front door bang; he is aware of the situation. Later, in XV: The House in the Avenue de l'Alma: The elderly…
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See François in part i londonNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
In this excerpt, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when La Touche, having barely survived a life-thr…
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François appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- XIV: M. Boirac Makes a Statement
- XV: The House in the Avenue de l'Alma
- XVIII: Lefarge Hunts Alone
- XIX: The Testing of an Alibi
- XXIII: Clifford Gets to Work
- Disappointment
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