The Red and the Black · Character
M. de Moirod
A local notable in Verrières, involved in the political intrigues.
minor
Also known as de Moirod, Moirod
First appearance: chapter xviii a king at verri res
M. de Moirod shows up with force in Chapter XVII. The First Deputy. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The devout man who is the subject of the political scheme to become first deputy of Verrières.
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In Chapter XVII. The First Deputy: The devout man who is the subject of the political scheme to become first deputy of Verrières. Later, in CHAPTER LXXII: Julien imagines him and de Cholin commenting on his death,…
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- Historical and minor figures
- Julien's Parisian circle
- Verrières and Besançon adversaries
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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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