The Mysteries of Udolpho · Character
Countess De Villefort
The wife of Count De Villefort.
minor
Also known as Countess
First appearance: xxxiii
Countess De Villefort shows up with force in Chapter XXXV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The current Countess, who laments leaving Paris and disparages the château as a 'barbarous spot.'
Countess De Villefort first appears in 0034 xxxiii.
In Chapter XXXV: The current Countess, who laments leaving Paris and disparages the château as a 'barbarous spot.'
Later, in XXXVI: Participates in the excursion, shows some restraint, and plans to refurbish the pavilion.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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