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The Phantom of the Opera · Character

Lachenel

Fireman at the Opera who assists in searches and investigations.

minor

Also known as M. Lachenel

First appearance: xvii the safety pin again

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MFM. Firmin Rich…MMM. MercierCÉCésarLALachenel

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor Opera Workers
  • Opera Management & Staff
  • Opera Support Personnel

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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