Bel Ami · Character
Jacques Rival
A seasoned journalist and man about town, he knows how the paper really works and treats Duroy with the ease of an old hand.
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Also known as Rival, Jacques
First appearance: II
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Rival belongs to the Vie Francaise's inner circle of writers who shape its political campaigns and swap gossip over drinks. He is worldly, competent, and unimpressed by posturing, moving through salons and newsrooms…
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Du Roy’s demand that Boisrenard suppress the nickname “Forestier” marks the psychological peak of his ruthless…
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- George Duroy
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