Aurelie is a kindhearted and bold person as she quickly becomes Virginie's best friend and consoles her during Virginie's stage of home sickness. Although Aurelie is outspoken, she has never worn the nightcap that was given for punishment like it was given to Virginie.
The scandal thats revealed in the letter sent from Virginie's mom to the convent is that Aurelie is a negro. Aurelie is actually mulatto, which means she came from a half white, half black family. Aurelie was sent back home to her family due to the letter. This reveals that society is uncomfortable with the thought of a black person attending a school, which is understandable considering the time period of the story.
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