The Well of Loneliness · Character
Adèle
A French woman who is part of the Parisian lesbian circle.
minor
First appearance: III
Adèle shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The daughter of the Breton household staff, described as happy and chirpy.
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In I: The daughter of the Breton household staff, described as happy and chirpy. Later, in II: Flushed and happy, courted by Jean, she…
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- Other
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- Extended cast and background figures
- Core characters and family
- Minor war and literary references
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Stephen reaches an emotional and psychological peak when her "blinding flash of insight" reveals that Martin h…
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