Adam

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-03-24

Identity

The Bashkirtseff family's cook who has become Paul's corrupting companion and mentor.

Diary References

1874

• March 24: Marie identifies him as Paul's bad influence: "Et son compagnon et mentor est notre cuisinier Adam" (And his companion and mentor is our cook Adam).

Context

• Household cook/chef
• Major negative influence on Paul
• Paul spends time in kitchen with him
• Takes Paul to cafés and unsuitable places
• Contributes to Paul's corruption
• Inappropriate mentor relationship

Related Entries

• #Paul - Corrupted by Adam

Research Notes

• Servants overstepping boundaries
• Class mixing causing family concern
• Kitchen as Paul's refuge from education
• Marie sees servant influence as degrading