The Red and the Black · Character
Tanbeau
A young seminarist and secretary at the Hôtel de la Mole, jealous of Julien.
minor
Also known as Little Tanbeau, the abominable little Tanbeau, the little Tanbeau, Young Tanbeau, M. Tanbeau
First appearance: chapter xxxiv the h tel de la mole
Tanbeau shows up with force in The First Steps. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Attempts to share Julien's workspace in the library but is sharply dismissed by the marquis.
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In The First Steps: Attempts to share Julien's workspace in the library but is sharply dismissed by the marquis. Later, in Chapter LVII. The Finest Places In The Church: Jealous of Julien's success, hopes Julien…
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- Historical and minor figures
- Julien's Parisian circle
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- 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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- The First Steps
- Chapter LVII. The Finest Places In The Church
- Chapter LVIII. Manon Lescaut
- Chapter LIX. Ennui
- Chapter LXII. The Tiger
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