Dangerous Liaisons · Character

Father Anselmus

A priest who corresponds with Valmont about spiritual matters.

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First appearance: Letter 120: Viscount de Valmont to Father Anselmus

Father Anselmus shows up with force in Letter 120: Viscount de Valmont to Father Anselmus. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The priest to whom Valmont addresses his letter, asking for mediation and guidance in his supposed repentance.

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Father Anselmus first appears in 0123 letter 120 viscount de valmont to father anselmus.

In Letter 120: Viscount de Valmont to Father Anselmus: The priest to whom Valmont addresses his letter, asking for mediation and guidance in his supposed repentance.

Later, in Letter 123: Father Anselmus to the Viscount de Valmont: Writes to Valmont, having interceded with Madame de Tourvel on his behalf; arranges a final visit and urges spiritual commitment.

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Letter 120: Viscount de Valmont to Father Anselmus
The priest to whom Valmont addresses his letter, asking for mediation and guidance in his supposed repentance.
Letter 123: Father Anselmus to the Viscount de Valmont
Writes to Valmont, having interceded with Madame de Tourvel on his behalf; arranges a final visit and urges spiritual commitment.
Letter 124: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Rosemonde
Announces Valmont's reformation and arranges the meeting.
Letter 125: Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Used by Valmont as a mediator to gain access to Tourvel.
Letter 149: Madame de Volanges to Madame de Rosemonde
Called to provide religious counsel; recommends postponing sacraments.
Letter 165: Madame de Volanges to Madame de Rosemonde
Visits Tourvel at four o'clock, stays an hour, and administers the last rites, weeping throughout.

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