The Red and the Black · Character
M. de la Vernaye
The noble identity Julien assumes in Paris.
minor
Also known as M. de la Vernaye
First appearance: chapter xxxiv the h tel de la mole
M. de la Vernaye first appears in 0034 chapter xxxiv the h tel de la mole.
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- Julien's Parisian circle
- Verrières and Besançon adversaries
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
Mathilde’s pride—her defining trait—shatters here as she openly begs Julien for reassurance, weeping and admit…
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