The King in Yellow · Character
Madame Marotte
A landlady in the Parisian stories.
minor
Also known as Madame
First appearance: the studio
Madame Marotte shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The proprietress of the pension, who welcomes Hastings and Dr.
Madame Marotte first appears in 0021 the studio.
In I: The proprietress of the pension, who welcomes Hastings and Dr. Byram with enthusiasm.
Later, in II: The proprietor of the pension, who shows tact and sympathy toward Hastings's mood.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse supporting cast
- Protagonist
- Parisian artists and models
- Friends and acquaintances
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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