The Red and the Black · Character
Marquise de la Mole
The mother of the Marquis, mentioned in the family history.
minor
First appearance: chapter xxxiv the h tel de la mole
Marquise de la Mole shows up with force in Chapter LV. The Ministry Of Virtue. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Compliments Julien on his tired appearance and sings his praises, influenced by her husband's opinions.
Marquise de la Mole first appears in 0034 chapter xxxiv the h tel de la mole.
In Chapter LV. The Ministry Of Virtue: Compliments Julien on his tired appearance and sings his praises, influenced by her husband's opinions.
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- Historical and minor figures
- 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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See Marquise de la Mole in chapter xxxiv the h tel de la mole