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Adèle

A minor female character, possibly a friend of Julie.

minor

First appearance: part ii first love and legal marriage

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BBSESergeJSJean SólovtsofMJMademoiselle J…DSDmitri Sergéit…ADAdèle

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended minor characters
  • Central progressive circle
  • Vera's oppressive family
  • Katerina's family and suitors

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

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

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See Adèle in part ii first love and legal marriage