Bel Ami · Character
Count de Vaudrec
Wealthy old friend of the Forestiers; leaves inheritance to Madeleine.
minor
Also known as the Count de Vaudrec, Vaudrec, de Vaudrec, Count de Vaudrec, old fossil De Vaudrec, Monsieur de Vaudrec
First appearance: iv
Count de Vaudrec's tie to Madeleine Forestier is one of the pressures that moves Bel Ami—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Arrives during Duroy's visit, causing Duroy to feel uneasy and out of place.
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With Madeleine Forestier (psychological): Count de Vaudrec is an elderly benefactor who leaves his fortune to Madeleine, creating suspicion and manipulation in her marriage. With George Duroy (rivalry): Count de Vaudrec…
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- Psychological
- Other
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- Social circle and rivals
- Core allies and family
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Du Roy’s demand that Boisrenard suppress the nickname “Forestier” marks the psychological peak of his ruthless…
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- Madeleine Forestier
psychological · ambivalent
Count de Vaudrec is an elderly benefactor who leaves his fortune to Madeleine, creating… How this plays out →
- George Duroy
rivalry · negative
- Madeleine Forestier
psychological · ambivalent
Count de Vaudrec is an elderly benefactor who leaves his fortune to Madeleine, creating… How this plays out →
- George Duroy
rivalry · negative
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