Béatrix · Character

Béatrix de Rochefide

Beautiful and ambitious marquise, object of Calyste's infatuation.

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Also known as Mademoiselle Béatrix Maximilienne, Marquise de Rochefide, Rochefide

First appearance: Béatrix

As a major figure in Béatrix, Béatrix de Rochefide is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Introduced as the central figure of the chapter, her allure and mystery draw the attention of other characters.

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With Calyste du Guénic (romantic): Calyste is hopelessly infatuated with Béatrix, who manipulates his affections while remaining emotionally unavailable. With Madame Schontz (rivalry): Béatrix and Madame Schontz are social rivals, competing for influence and the attention of men in their circle. With Gennaro Conti (romantic): Béatrix has a passionate but tumultuous romantic affair with the musician Gennaro Conti.

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Character groups

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Parisian society and literary world
Guérande family circle

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Relationships

Calyste du Guénic
romantic · ambivalent
Calyste is hopelessly infatuated with Béatrix, who manipulates his affections while… How this plays out →
Madame Schontz
rivalry · negative
Gennaro Conti
romantic · ambivalent
Claude Vignon
psychological · ambivalent
Thisbe
social · ambivalent
Sabine du Guénic
rivalry · negative
Maxime de Trailles
social · ambivalent
La Palférine
social · ambivalent
Calyste du Guénic
romantic · ambivalent
Calyste is hopelessly infatuated with Béatrix, who manipulates his affections while… How this plays out →
Calyste du Guénic
romantic · ambivalent
Calyste is hopelessly infatuated with Béatrix, who manipulates his affections while… How this plays out →
Madame Schontz
rivalry · negative
Maxime de Trailles
social · ambivalent

Calyste du Guénic
Calyste is hopelessly infatuated with Béatrix, who manipulates his affections while remaining emotionally unavailable.
Madame Schontz
Béatrix and Madame Schontz are social rivals, competing for influence and the attention of men in their circle.
Gennaro Conti
Béatrix has a passionate but tumultuous romantic affair with the musician Gennaro Conti.
Claude Vignon
Claude Vignon is a sharp intellectual critic of Béatrix, and she both fears and respects his manipulative insight.
Thisbe
Béatrix tolerates Thisbe as Calyste's pet, but the dog is a minor presence in her life.
Sabine du Guénic
Béatrix and Sabine are bitter rivals, as Sabine is Calyste's wife and Béatrix is his obsession.
Maxime de Trailles
Béatrix and Maxime de Trailles move in the same fashionable, decadent social circles.
La Palférine
La Palférine is a dandy and acquaintance of Béatrix, part of her aristocratic social set.
Calyste du Guénic
Calyste is hopelessly infatuated with Béatrix, who manipulates his affections while remaining emotionally unavailable.
Calyste du Guénic
Calyste is hopelessly infatuated with Béatrix, who manipulates his affections while remaining emotionally unavailable.
Madame Schontz
Béatrix and Madame Schontz are social rivals, competing for influence and the attention of men in their circle.
Maxime de Trailles
Béatrix and Maxime de Trailles move in the same fashionable, decadent social circles.

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Béatrix de Rochefide appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Béatrix
Introduced as the central figure of the chapter, her allure and mystery draw the attention of other characters.
Part I: Dramatis Personae
The beautiful and sophisticated married woman who is the object of Calyste's obsession.
Part II: The Drama
Torn between her past with Conti and her growing feelings for Calyste, she plays a coquettish and manipulative role.
Part III: Retrospective Adultery
Now living in a modest house in Paris, abandoned by Conti; uses artifice and dress to maintain her allure, especially when she meets Calyste again.

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