Drillat

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-01-08

Overview

Person of low social standing whom Marie despises. Used as comparison for Georges's peasant friend.

Context

Marie describes Georges's guest as "une espèce de paysan, d'horreur, de détestation dans le genre de Drillat" (a type of peasant, of horror, of detestation in the style of Drillat).

Research Needed

• Who is Drillat?
• Previous encounters with Marie
• Why such strong negative reaction
• Social position