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Old Captain de Rênal

An ancestor of M. de Rênal, mentioned in the family history.

minor

Also known as Old Captain de Rênal

First appearance: chapter ii a mayor

Old Captain de Rênal first appears in 0002 chapter ii a mayor.

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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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