Elodie Gordes
Benjamin's wife, whose painful testimony corrects rumors about both men.
To preserve the truth about her marriage and relationship with Kléber.
The book
At a glance
- a witness in the Kléber-Benjamin story
- Benjamin's wife, whose painful testimony corrects rumors about both men.
- To preserve the truth about her marriage and relationship with Kléber.
- Her account explains the personal triangle and evidence surrounding the boots.
Who they are in the book
Spoiler-freeElodie Gordes is a witness in the kléber-benjamin story. Benjamin's wife, whose painful testimony corrects rumors about both men.
The character wants to preserve the truth about her marriage and relationship with kléber.. That desire determines what is remembered, hidden, or investigated.
Her account explains the personal triangle and evidence surrounding the boots. The detail matters because Mathilde can reach the truth only by comparing partial accounts.
How Elodie Gordes Is Portrayed
- Rolea witness in the Kléber-Benjamin story
- PressureBenjamin's wife, whose painful testimony corrects rumors about both men.
- GoalTo preserve the truth about her marriage and relationship with Kléber.
- EvidenceHer account explains the personal triangle and evidence surrounding the boots.
Her account explains the personal triangle and evidence surrounding the boots.
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