Category Archives: Colonel Chabert

Was Derville Trying to Make Chabert Cry?

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Erin

Hey guys so I’ve been thinking a lot of the importance of Colonel Chabert and Derville’s relationship. After reading over the other blog posts, I decided I had too much to say just to leave in a comment. A lot … Continue reading →

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Colonel Chabert Can’t Catch A Break

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Allison

Having now finished Colonel Chabert, it seems fitting that it is part of a story cycle entitled The Human Comedy, for Honore de Balzac’s goal of social commentary was definitely fulfilled. For sure. 100%. What is readily apparent from the … Continue reading →

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I realize this is rather presumptuous…

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Laura

…to assume that this post will be read with any enthusiasm, or be read at all, what with fall break at our fingertips. But bear with me for a paragraph or two; after today’s class, I simply wanted to lay … Continue reading →

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…and how far to read to find out!

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Tobias

For Thursday, please try to get through page 37 of Colonel Chabert.  The following brief timeline of Napoleon’s reign may be helpful to you in understanding the story: 1795 – in the wake of the French Revolution, a young Corsican artillery … Continue reading →

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Who is Colonel Chabert?

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Kevin

Much like Lily, I am finding it very difficult to avoid applying topics we discussed in The Odyssey to this new novella, Colonel Chabert. One of our biggest talking points concerning The Odyssey was the role of disguise and deception, … Continue reading →

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