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Goriot, Père

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Goriot, Père

deprives himself of his wealth in order to ensure good marriages for his two daughters. [Fr. Lit.: Balzac Pere Goriot in Magill I, 271]

See : Fatherhood

Goriot, Père

generosity to daughters caused his own poverty. [Fr. Lit.: Père Goriot]

See : Unselfishness

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