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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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ABAmanda BinetMVM. ValenodMDM. de MaugironMDM. de CholinADAbbé de FrilairMDM. de Moirod

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Historical and minor figures
  • Julien's Parisian circle
  • Verrières and Besançon adversaries

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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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