The Mysteries of Udolpho · Character

Monsieur Barreaux

An old gentleman encountered by St. Aubert.

minor

Also known as a M. Barreaux, the venerable M. Barreaux, Old Monsieur Barreaux

First appearance: i

Monsieur Barreaux shows up with force in Chapter II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

An austere neighbor who comes to condole with St.

Monsieur Barreaux first appears in 0002 i.

In Chapter II: An austere neighbor who comes to condole with St. Aubert; they share a taste for botany.

Later, in Chapter III: St. Aubert's friend, a botanist, who parts with regret as the travelers continue their journey.

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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 II
An austere neighbor who comes to condole with St. Aubert; they share a taste for botany.
Chapter III
St. Aubert's friend, a botanist, who parts with regret as the travelers continue their journey.
Chapter IX
A sincere mourner for St. Aubert who visits Emily, offering comfort through shared reverence for her father.
Chapter XLIX
Venerable neighbor who visits Emily to welcome her back to La Vallée.

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