The Pure and the Impure Characters

The Pure and the Impure Character List

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Written by Elizabeth Shaw

Colette

This text is deeply personal, with Colette herself admitting that it is "as near to an autobiography as I will ever write." Through the text, Colette reveals her thoughts about relationships, sex, and gender through various case studies.

Charlotte

A middle-aged lady who is old-fashioned and traditional.

Damien

Misogynistic and sexist, Damien is a womanizer who is incredibly vain.

Renee Vivien

A poet who uses a fake name, and is used to discuss alcoholism.

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