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Montlouis

A character who experiences misfortune.

minor

Also known as Poor Montlouis, Fortunately Montlouis

First appearance: part i caught in the net

Montlouis shows up with force in The Count de Puymandour. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Confides in Norbert about his love for a young girl in Poitiers and accompanies Norbert to the garden door.
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Montlouis first appears in 0000 part i caught in the net.

In The Count de Puymandour: Confides in Norbert about his love for a young girl in Poitiers and accompanies Norbert to the garden door. He is soon to join the Count de Mussidan.

Later, in XII: “Rash Word, Rash Deed”: Secretary to Octave, knows Diana's past. Killed by Octave during a quarrel after revealing Diana's history. His death relieves Diana.

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26 connections

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LRLittle RoseMDMarie de Puyma…LNLouis Norbert …DDDiana de Laure…COCount Octave d…MOMontlouis

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Noble family connections
  • Central criminal network
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it reveals the psychological peak of M. de Puymandour’s delusio…

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See Montlouis in part i caught in the net