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Signor Zingarelli

An Italian composer mentioned in the opera context.

minor

Also known as Signor Zingarelli, Zingarelli, the terrible Zingarelli

First appearance: chapter lx a box at the bouffes

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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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