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The Clamettes

A family, possibly related to Lucile Clamette.

minor

Also known as The unfortunate Clamettes

First appearance: i

The Clamettes shows up with force in Needs Must—. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The family is held hostage by Chauvelin and Lebel to force Lucile's compliance.
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The Clamettes first appears in 0001 i.

In Needs Must—: The family is held hostage by Chauvelin and Lebel to force Lucile's compliance.

Later, in V: Held as hostages by Chauvelin to force the Montorgueils to comply.

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JKJack KennardCCCitizen Chauve…CRCitizen RateauCMCitizen MerriEVEsther VincentTCThe Clamettes

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse minor characters and families
  • Minor revolutionaries and victims
  • Protagonist
  • Minor characters and aristocrats

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See The Clamettes in i
See The Clamettes in Needs Must—
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