The Red and the Black · Character
Madame de Dubois
A woman mentioned in the social circles of Paris.
minor
Also known as Madame de Dubois, madame de Dubois, Dubois
First appearance: chapter xxxviii what is the decoration which confers distinction
Madame de Dubois shows up with force in Chapter LIV. Strasbourg. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as the woman in whose presence Julien is to court the stocking-merchant's daughter.
Madame de Dubois first appears in 0038 chapter xxxviii what is the decoration which confers distinction.
In Chapter LIV. Strasbourg: Mentioned as the woman in whose presence Julien is to court the stocking-merchant's daughter.
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- Julien's Parisian circle
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Mathilde’s pride—her defining trait—shatters here as she openly begs Julien for reassurance, weeping and admit…
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