Gaugiran

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-03-09

Identity

A woman whose appearance Marie finds unpleasant. Used as reference point in Marie's nightmare about Hamilton's wife.

Diary References

1874

• March 9: In dream sequence, Hamilton's wife described as "un mélange de Hitchcock, de Mme Koulichoff et de la Gaugiran" - a mix of Hitchcock, Mme Koulichoff and Gaugiran. Marie considers this appearance horrifying.

Context

• Part of Nice society
• Marie's strong negative reaction to her appearance
• Grouped with other women Marie finds unattractive
• Used to express Marie's worst fears about Hamilton's wife
• The article "la" before Gaugiran suggests this may be a nickname

Related Entries

• #Hitchcock - Another woman Marie finds unattractive
• #Koulichoff - Also used in unflattering comparison

Research Notes

• Name spelling uncertain - could be Gaugiran, Gaugiron, or similar
• Need to identify full name and social position