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M. Bertrand

Valmont's loyal steward who manages his affairs.

minor

Also known as Bertrand

First appearance: Letter 163: M. Bertrand to Madame de Rosemonde

M. Bertrand's tie to Marchioness de Merteuil is one of the pressures that moves Dangerous Liaisons—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Valmont's steward; pays Azolan but refuses extra funds for Philip.
In the storyLetter 107: Azolan to the Viscount de ValmontOpen this moment free

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With Marchioness de Merteuil (professional): Bertrand is Valmont's loyal valet, who occasionally interacts with Merteuil as a messenger or go-between. With Viscount de Valmont (professional): Bertrand is Valmont's…

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See M. Bertrand in Letter 163: M. Bertrand to Madame de Rosemonde

Character Web

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MDMarchioness de…VDViscount de Va…MDMadame de Tour…PHPhilipCDChevalier Danc…MBM. Bertrand

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Servants, family, and targets
  • Young lovers and rivals
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Relationships

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See M. Bertrand in Letter 163: M. Bertrand to Madame de Rosemonde

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See M. Bertrand in Letter 163: M. Bertrand to Madame de Rosemonde