Michel Character Analysis in The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Michel is a French baker who owns a French bakery in Brooklyn. Addie charms Michel by speaking French with him and pretending to be a friend of his daughter. Overjoyed to speak in his native tongue, Michel offers Addie the day’s remaining pastries on the house; Addie gives Henry the sweets to take to Bea’s dinner party, saving him from embarrassment, as Henry forgot he was supposed to bring dessert.

Michel Character Timeline in The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

The timeline below shows where the character Michel appears in The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

...Addie brings Henry to a French bakery in Brooklyn that belongs to a man named Michel. The shop is closed when they arrive, but Addie speaks to Michel in French, pretending... (full context)