# Camille Maupin — Béatrix character guide

> Camille Maupin in Béatrix by Honoré de Balzac.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Maupin, Camille

**First appearance:** 0001-b-atrix

## Who they are

Renowned writer and intellectual, a key figure in the social circle.

## In the story

### [Béatrix](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/b_atrix_se/chapters/b-atrix)

Observes the interactions between Calyste and Béatrix, hinting at her own hidden feelings.

### [Part I: Dramatis Personae](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/b_atrix_se/chapters/part-i-dramatis-personae)

The pseudonym of Félicité des Touches, a famous female writer who loves Calyste and tries to guide him.

### [Part II: The Drama](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/b_atrix_se/chapters/part-ii-the-drama)

Observes the drama with a mix of jealousy and resignation, attempting to guide Calyste while harboring her own unrequited love.

### [Part III: Retrospective Adultery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/b_atrix_se/chapters/part-iii-retrospective-adultery)

Referenced as having previously supported Béatrix financially; not directly present in this chapter.

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