Soria

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-02-16

Identity

A handsome young man whom Marie's mother considers a more suitable romantic interest than Comte Lambertye.

Diary References

1874

• February 16: Marie's mother praises his beauty and suggests Marie should fall in love with someone like Soria instead of Lambertye - "on peut ainsi penser ou chanter une romance" (one can think or sing a romance). Marie admits she prefers even Lambertye to Soria.

Context

• Considered handsome by Marie's mother
• Represents "appropriate" romantic interest for young Marie
• Contrasted with Lambertye who mother sees as unsuitable
• Spanish or Italian name suggesting Mediterranean nobility
• Mother suggests he would inspire innocent romantic feelings
• Marie rejects him in favor of her complex obsession with Lambertye