Citoyen Bal

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-01-23 Diary Coverage: Up to 1881-02-16

A member of the Droit des Femmes society, described by Marie as "l'homme à la tête invraisemblable" (the man with the unbelievable head).

Diary References

• February 16, 1881 (091.0139): At the society meeting, Bal attacks Victor Hugo, claiming that with leisure and money he could have done as well. He votes against participating in Hugo's celebration.

Marie's Perspective

Marie clearly views Bal with disdain, both for his physical appearance and his presumptuous criticism of Victor Hugo.

Notes

Represents a more radical or iconoclastic element within the feminist society. Further research needed on identity.