The Enormous Room · Character
Joseph Demestre
A prisoner with a French name.
minor
Also known as Joseph, Demestre
First appearance: iv le nouveau
Joseph Demestre shows up with force in VIII: The Wanderer. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Wanderer's real name; listed in the Gestionnaire's book; described as a gypsy who dresses like Tomorrow, with unspeakably sensitive eyes.
Joseph Demestre first appears in 0005 iv le nouveau.
In VIII: The Wanderer: The Wanderer's real name; listed in the Gestionnaire's book; described as a gypsy who dresses like Tomorrow, with unspeakably sensitive eyes.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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See Joseph Demestre in iv le nouveau