The Cask · Character
M. Mallet
A minor French character.
minor
Also known as Mallet
First appearance: part i london
M. Mallet's tie to Mr. Georges La Touche is one of the pressures that moves The Cask—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
La Touche's assistant; suggests the carter might not be employed by a cartage contractor.
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With Mr. Georges La Touche (friendship): M. Mallet is a friend and ally of Georges La Touche, offering him support. With Mr. Georges La Touche (friendship): M. Mallet is a friend and ally of Georges La Touche, offering…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Minor French Contacts
- Central Investigators and Suspects
- Victim and Extensive Supporting Cast
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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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- Mr. Georges La Touche
friendship · positive
- Mr. Georges La Touche
friendship · positive
- Mr. Georges La Touche
friendship · positive
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