# Father Anselmus — Dangerous Liaisons character guide

> Father Anselmus in Dangerous Liaisons by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0123-letter-120-viscount-de-valmont-to-father-anselmus

## Who they are

A priest who corresponds with Valmont about spiritual matters.

## In the story

### [Letter 120: Viscount de Valmont to Father Anselmus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/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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