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Arnolphe

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Arnolphe
plans marriage to ward; maintains guardianship under alias. [Fr. Lit.: L’Ecole des Femmes]
See : Deceit
Arnolphe
representative of jealous middle age. [Fr. Lit.: L’Ecole des Femmes]
See : Jealousy
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