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Monsieur Gerardy

A Frenchman and associate in the wheat trade.

minor

Also known as Gerardy

First appearance: ii

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

Gerardy arrives late to the rehearsal, acts as a severe taskmaster, and directs the amateur play with pompous mannerisms.
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LJLaura JadwinPDPage DearbornMGMrs. GretryLDLaura DearbornMAMarionMGMonsieur Gerardy

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Core Social Circle
  • Protagonist
  • Background Servants and Traders

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Monsieur Gerardy in ii