The Red and the Black · Character
M. Maslon
A priest in Verrières, allied with Valenod against Chélan.
minor
Also known as the abbé Maslon, Maslon
First appearance: Chapter XVIII. A King At Verrières
M. Maslon shows up with force in Chapter II. A Mayor. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A young ecclesiastic who appropriates tree clippings, adding to the mayor's authoritarian practices.
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In Chapter II. A Mayor: A young ecclesiastic who appropriates tree clippings, adding to the mayor's authoritarian practices. Later, in Chapter XVIII. A King At Verrières: The new curé who initially opposes Chélan's…
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Character groups
- Historical and minor figures
- Julien's Parisian circle
- Verrières and Besançon adversaries
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- 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 M. Maslon in Chapter XVIII. A King At Verrières