An unemployed engineer who arrives in the mining town seeking work. He becomes a central figure in organizing the miners' strike, engages in ideological debates with Rasseneur and Souvarine, and leads rallies. He escapes the flooded mine alive after defending Catherine from Chaval.
Respectful parting between the protagonist and the matriarch.
Fatal confrontation where Étienne eliminates his rival and abuser.
Deep affection from Étienne that remains unfulfilled due to Catherine's circumstances.
Co-leaders of the mining strike and fellow workers.
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