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The Phantom of the Opera · Character

M. Debienne

Former co-manager of the Opera who retires before the story begins.

minor

Also known as Debienne

First appearance: iv box five

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RDRaoul de ChagnyTDThe DoctorAMArmand Monchar…MFM. Firmin Rich…MPM. PolignyMDM. Debienne

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Opera Management & Staff
  • Protagonist
  • Peripheral Characters & Family

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

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