The Red and the Black · Character
Duke de la Mole
An ancestor of the family, mentioned in the narrative.
minor
First appearance: chapter xxxiv the h tel de la mole
Duke de la Mole shows up with force in Chapter LII. The Discussion. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Arrives at the meeting, snubs a footman, and is a key figure in the discussion.
Duke de la Mole first appears in 0034 chapter xxxiv the h tel de la mole.
In Chapter LII. The Discussion: Arrives at the meeting, snubs a footman, and is a key figure in the discussion.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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 Duke de la Mole in chapter xxxiv the h tel de la mole