The Mysteries of Udolpho · Character

Madame Cheron

Emily's aunt who later becomes Madame Montoni.

minor

Also known as Collins, Collins Madame Cheron

First appearance: iii

Madame Cheron shows up with force in Chapter VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Emily's aunt sends a cold, commonplace letter of condolence and a servant to escort her, neglecting her duty as guardian.

Madame Cheron first appears in 0004 iii.

In Chapter VIII: Emily's aunt sends a cold, commonplace letter of condolence and a servant to escort her, neglecting her duty as guardian.

Later, in Chapter IX: Emily's aunt and guardian; she writes to Emily inviting her to Toulouse and asserting her authority.

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Narrative arc

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

This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Valancourt, ov…

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Chapter VIII
Emily's aunt sends a cold, commonplace letter of condolence and a servant to escort her, neglecting her duty as guardian.
Chapter IX
Emily's aunt and guardian; she writes to Emily inviting her to Toulouse and asserting her authority.
Chapter X
Arrives at La Vallée, scolds Emily for her secret meetings with Valancourt, and accuses her of duplicity and impropriety.
Chapter XI
Madame Cheron displays ostentatious vanity, criticizes Emily's melancholy, and imposes her expectations on her niece.
Chapter XII
Madame Cheron permits Valancourt's visits after learning he is nephew to Madame Clairval, driven by vanity and desire for social distinction. She sets strict conditions on the relationship and asserts her authority as guardian.

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