The King in Yellow · Character
old Pélagie
An old woman in The Demoiselle d'Ys.
minor
Also known as Pélagie
First appearance: the demoiselle d ys
old Pélagie shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Jeanne's nurse, who taught her to read and told her legends.
old Pélagie first appears in 0017 the demoiselle d ys.
In II: Jeanne's nurse, who taught her to read and told her legends.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse supporting cast
- Parisian artists and models
- Central figures and family
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See old Pélagie in the demoiselle d ys