Central protagonist whose life is defined by a childhood fixation on hairdressers. He fulfills this ambition by marrying Mathilde, sharing an enchanting but enigmatic relationship with her. Though he claims the past is dead, his life mirrors his youth, culminating in her tragic suicide and his cryptic belief that she will return.
Antoine's adult life mirrors his childhood fantasies, creating a cyclical pattern of trauma and fulfillment.
Antoine marries Mathilde, a hairdresser, fulfilling a lifelong childhood dream.
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