The King in Yellow · Character
Monsieur Clisson
A character in The Demoiselle d'Ys.
minor
Also known as Clisson
First appearance: the demoiselle d ys
Monsieur Clisson shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Called during roll-call; marks his name on the floor for a front seat.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse supporting cast
- Parisian artists and models
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of West’s simmering ra…
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