The Gambler · Character
Hortense
A minor female name mentioned in the narrative.
minor
First appearance: i
Hortense shows up with force in XVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Introduced as a remarkable woman known as Thérèse Philosophe; attends Blanche's parties.
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- Peripheral or minor figures
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- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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