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Madame Valenod

Wife of M. Valenod, who takes Elisa into her service.

minor

Also known as Madame Valenod, Valenod

First appearance: chapter xx anonymous letters

Madame Valenod first appears in 0020 chapter xx anonymous letters.

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ELElisaMDM. de Saint Gi…BBBaron BâtonADAbbé de FrilairJSJulien SorelMVMadame Valenod

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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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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See Madame Valenod in chapter xx anonymous letters