The Red and the Black · Character
Signor Geronimo
An Italian singer who performs at the Hôtel de la Mole.
minor
Also known as Geronimo, signor Geronimo
First appearance: chapter xxxv sensibility and a great pious lady
Signor Geronimo shows up with force in Chapter XXXVI. Pronunciation. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Famous singer introduced to Julien by the Chevalier de Beauvoisis at the opera.
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In Chapter XXXVI. Pronunciation: Famous singer introduced to Julien by the Chevalier de Beauvoisis at the opera. Later, in Chapter LIII. The Clergy, The Forests, Liberty: The celebrated singer who encounters Julien at…
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- Protagonist
- Verrières and Besançon adversaries
- Julien's Parisian circle
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- Closing
Mathilde’s pride—her defining trait—shatters here as she openly begs Julien for reassurance, weeping and admit…
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