# Joseph Bridau — The Celibates character guide

> Joseph Bridau in The Celibates by Honoré de Balzac.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Joseph, Bridau, Dear Joseph, Poor Joseph, little Adolphine, old Hochon

**First appearance:** 0006-story-iii-a-bachelor-s-establishment

## Who they are

Talented painter and the honest, hardworking brother of Philippe.

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