The Moon and Sixpence · Character
Madame Coutras
Dr. Coutras's wife, who assists in Strickland's final days.
minor
Also known as Madame Coutras, Madame
First appearance: xlviii
Madame Coutras shows up with force in LVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Interrupts the conversation, described as an imposing and talkative woman who dislikes the fruit piece in her home.
Madame Coutras first appears in 0047 xlviii.
In LVII: Interrupts the conversation, described as an imposing and talkative woman who dislikes the fruit piece in her home.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Madame Coutras in xlviii