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From "Carmilla" by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
Madame Perrodon
Laura's governess, a kind and somewhat romantic woman.
Core Belief
"Madame Perrodon believes in the importance of kindness, compassion, and protecting the innocent. She is a devout Christian and relies on faith to guide her actions."
Worldview
Madame Perrodon sees the world as a place of both beauty and danger, where good and evil are constantly at odds. She believes in the power of prayer and the importance of seeking divine protection.
Personality
Madame Perrodon is good-natured, sentimental, and easily frightened. She provides a comforting presence for Laura and serves as a voice of reason in the household, though she is not always effective in preventing harm.
In Their Own Words
"“I like her extremely,” answered Madame, “she is, I almost think, the prettiest creature I ever saw; about your age, and so gentle and nice.”"
"“Nonsense!” exclaimed Madame, who probably thought the theme rather inopportune, “and who tells that story, my dear?”"
"“So he well might, as long as there are cows to milk in the river fields,” said Madame."
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