The Red and the Black · Character

M. Daru

A government official mentioned in the secret note affair.

minor

Also known as Daru

M. Daru first appears in 0051 chapter li the secret note.

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

Mathilde’s pride—her defining trait—shatters here as she openly begs Julien for reassurance, weeping and admit…

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