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The Perennial Bachelor · Character

Marie Antoinette

A historical figure, possibly referenced in a tableau.

minor

Also known as May

First appearance: the perennial bachelor

Marie Antoinette shows up with force in VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The beauty of the family with a tiny waist, she complains about her short hair and desires evening hair.
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Marie Antoinette first appears in 0001 the perennial bachelor.

In VIII: The beauty of the family with a tiny waist, she complains about her short hair and desires evening hair.

Later, in XXVII: Drowns herself in the bathtub; later remembered as 'Lady of Shalott'.

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MCMaggie CampionLCLily CampionMLMiss LolaEPEdward PostAPAunt PriscillaMAMarie Antoinette

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Central Family and Suitors
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Marie Antoinette in the perennial bachelor
See Marie Antoinette in VIII