The Line of Love · Character
François Villon
The historical poet, appearing as a character in the narrative.
minor
Also known as Villon, Accordingly François
First appearance: i the episode called the wedding jest
François Villon shows up with force in The Episode Called in Necessity's Mortar. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Reveals his past and present self, choosing to repel Catherine to save her from his life.
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In The Episode Called in Necessity's Mortar: Reveals his past and present self, choosing to repel Catherine to save her from his life. Later, in X: The Envoi Called Semper Idem: Acknowledged as a thief but still…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Broad Ensemble and References
- Rogues and Poets
- Romantic and Courtly Figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The climax occurs in the revelation of the Arnaye family’s hidden history—Noël’s illegitimate children and Ray…
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See François Villon in i the episode called the wedding jest