Bel Ami · Character
Rachel
Prostitute Duroy visits; later encounters her at a party.
minor
First appearance: ii
Rachel's tie to George Duroy is one of the pressures that moves Bel Ami—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Meets Duroy again at the Folies Bergère and spends the night with him, showing her affection and the casual nature of their relationship.
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With George Duroy (romantic): Rachel is a prostitute George frequents early in his rise, representing his crude beginnings and sexual opportunism. With George Duroy (romantic): Rachel is a prostitute George frequents…
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- Romantic
- Other
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- Social circle and rivals
- Core allies and family
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- George Duroy
romantic · negative
Rachel is a prostitute George frequents early in his rise, representing his crude… How this plays out →
- George Duroy
romantic · negative
Rachel is a prostitute George frequents early in his rise, representing his crude… How this plays out →
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