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Charles IX

Historical king, mentioned in the context of Boniface de la Mole.

minor

Also known as Charles IX

First appearance: chapter xl queen marguerite

Charles IX first appears in 0040 chapter xl queen marguerite.

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MDMathilde de la…ACAbbé Chas-Bern…JSJulien SorelADAnnibal de Coc…MDMadame de RênalCICharles IX

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Historical and minor figures
  • Julien's Parisian circle
  • Protagonist

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

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

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See Charles IX in chapter xl queen marguerite