Dangerous Liaisons · Character
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.
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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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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.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because Valmont reaches the peak of his sadistic triumph—the "brilliant éclat" of…
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- Marchioness de Merteuil
professional · ambivalent
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- Viscount de Valmont
professional · positive
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See M. Bertrand in Letter 163: M. Bertrand to Madame de RosemondeIn the story
M. Bertrand appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Letter 107: Azolan to the Viscount de Valmont
- Letter 163: M. Bertrand to Madame de Rosemonde
- Letter 164: Madame de Rosemonde to M. Bertrand
- Letter 166: M. Bertrand to Madame de Rosemonde
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See M. Bertrand in Letter 163: M. Bertrand to Madame de Rosemonde