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The Enormous Room · Character
Monsieur Jean
A prisoner who assists the narrator, distinct from Jean le Nègre.
minor
Also known as Jean, Monsieur Jean
First appearance: iv le nouveau
Monsieur Jean first appears in 0005 iv le nouveau.
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- Central Camp Characters
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