The Jealousies of a Country Town · Character
Athanase Granson
A studious, sensitive young man whose hopeless love for the wealthy Mlle. Cormon drives him toward a quiet, devastating despair.
supporting
Also known as Athanase Granson, Athanase, Granson, Poor Athanase, poor Athanase, Young Granson
First appearance: story i the old maid
As a supporting figure in The Jealousies of a Country Town, Athanase Granson is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Athanase Granson appears in The Jealousies of a Country Town as supporting figure.
Athanase Granson first appears in 0000 story i the old maid.
With Mlle. Cormon (romantic): Athanase Granson is hopelessly and secretly in love with Mlle. Cormon, but his feelings are unrequited. With Mlle. Cormon (romantic): Athanase Granson is hopelessly and secretly in love with Mlle. Cormon, but his feelings are unrequited. With Mlle. Cormon (romantic): Athanase Granson is hopelessly and secretly in love with Mlle. Cormon, but his feelings are unrequited.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Alençon society and legal players
- Protagonist
- d'Esgrignon circle and rivals
- Mlle. Cormon's household and suitors
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Breaking point
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Mlle. Cormon
romantic · negative
Athanase Granson is hopelessly and secretly in love with Mlle. How this plays out →
- Mlle. Cormon
romantic · negative
Athanase Granson is hopelessly and secretly in love with Mlle. How this plays out →
- Mlle. Cormon
romantic · negative
Athanase Granson is hopelessly and secretly in love with Mlle. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Athanase Granson in story i the old maid