The Mysteries of Udolpho · Character
Dorothée
An old servant at the chateau who reveals secrets to Emily.
minor
Also known as old Dorothée
First appearance: xxxv
Dorothée shows up with force in Chapter XXXVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Finds Emily in tears and picks up a fallen paper; exclaims in recognition of a likeness to the late Marchioness de Villeroi.
Dorothée first appears in 0036 xxxv.
In Chapter XXXVIII: Finds Emily in tears and picks up a fallen paper; exclaims in recognition of a likeness to the late Marchioness de Villeroi.
Later, in XLI: Old servant who recounts the tragic story of the Marchioness de Villeroi and agrees to show Emily the portrait and death chamber.
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See Dorothée in xxxv