# Saint-Potin — Bel Ami character guide

> Saint-Potin in Bel Ami by Guy de Maupassant.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Saint - Potin

**First appearance:** 0001-ii

## Who they are

Journalist colleague of Duroy at the newspaper.

## Relationships

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

_professional_

Saint-Potin is a fellow journalist who provides George with gossip and leads, serving as a useful but low-level professional contact.

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

_professional_

Saint-Potin is a fellow journalist who provides George with gossip and leads, serving as a useful but low-level professional contact.

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

_professional_

Saint-Potin is a fellow journalist who provides George with gossip and leads, serving as a useful but low-level professional contact.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bel_ami_se/chapters/iii)

Mentioned as a rival in cup and ball, indicating his presence in the newsroom.

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

Takes Duroy under his wing, sharing gossip and cynical observations about Monsieur Walter and the workings of the newspaper.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bel_ami_se/chapters/v)

Consulted by Duroy for ways to raise money, but he could not find a solution.

## Links

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