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de Marsay

A powerful statesman and former dandy, a figure of authority.

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Also known as the great de Marsay

First appearance: a daughter of eve

de Marsay's tie to Raoul Nathan is one of the pressures that moves A Daughter of Eve—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Raoul Nathan (rivalry): De Marsay, a powerful dandy and politician, is a rival to Raoul Nathan in both love and political influence. With Raoul Nathan (rivalry): De Marsay, a powerful dandy and politician, is a…

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Character Web

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RNRaoul NathanMDMarie de Vande…CFComte Félix de…ÉBÉmile BlondetRARastignacDMde Marsay

Relationship types

  • Rivalry
  • Other

Character groups

  • Parisian social circle
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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