# Rachel — Bel Ami character guide

> Rachel in Bel Ami by Guy de Maupassant.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-ii

## Who they are

Prostitute Duroy visits; later encounters her at a party.

## Relationships

### [George Duroy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bel_ami_se/characters/george_duroy)

_romantic_

Rachel is a prostitute George frequents early in his rise, representing his crude beginnings and sexual opportunism.

### [George Duroy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bel_ami_se/characters/george_duroy)

_romantic_

Rachel is a prostitute George frequents early in his rise, representing his crude beginnings and sexual opportunism.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bel_ami_se/chapters/iv)

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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