# Sophia Carnay — Dangerous Liaisons character guide

> Sophia Carnay in Dangerous Liaisons by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sophy, Sophia Carnay

**First appearance:** 0003-letter-1-cecilia-volanges-to-sophia-carnay-at-the-convent-of-the-ursulines-of

## Who they are

Cecilia's friend at the convent, recipient of her letters.

## Relationships

### [Marchioness de Merteuil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/characters/marchioness_de_merteuil)

_friendship_

Sophia is Merteuil's confidante and correspondent, though Merteuil often uses her for information.

### [Count Gercourt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/characters/count_gercourt)

_social_

Acquaintances within the same social circle, with no deep personal connection.

### [Viscount de Valmont](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/characters/viscount_de_valmont)

_social_

Casual acquaintances within the aristocratic social network, with no significant personal bond.

## In the story

### [Letter 1: Cecilia Volanges to Sophia Carnay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-1-cecilia-volanges-to-sophia-carnay-at-the-convent-of-the-ursulines-of)

Recipient of the letter; Cecilia's friend still at the convent.

### [Letter 3: Cecilia Volanges to Sophia Carnay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-3-cecilia-volanges-to-sophia-carnay)

The recipient of Cecilia's letter, her confidante and childhood friend.

### [Letter 7: Cecilia Volanges to Sophia Carnay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-7-cecilia-volanges-to-sophia-carnay)

The recipient of the letter, Cecilia's confidante.

### [Letter 14: Cecilia Volanges to Sophia Carnay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-14-cecilia-volanges-to-sophia-carnay)

Recipient of the letter; Cecilia's confidante.

### [Letter 16: Cecilia Volanges to Sophia Carnay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-16-cecilia-volanges-to-sophia-carnay)

Cecilia's confidante, to whom she pours out her feelings and seeks advice.

### [Letter 18: Cecilia Volanges to Sophia Carnay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-18-cecilia-volanges-to-sophia-carnay)

Cecilia's confidante; she is addressed in the letter and has previously advised Cecilia not to answer Danceny's letter.

### [Letter 29: Cecilia Volanges to Sophia Carnay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-29-cecilia-volanges-to-sophia-carnay)

Recipient of Cecilia's letter; Cecilia reflects on Sophia's earlier advice about writing to admirers.

### [Letter 55: Cecilia Volanges to Sophia Carnay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-55-cecilia-volanges-to-sophia-carnay)

Recipient of the letter; Cecilia addresses her directly, defending her actions and wishing she were in love.

### [Letter 61: Cecilia Volanges to Sophia Carnay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-61-cecilia-volanges-to-sophia-carnay)

Cecilia's confidante, to whom she pours out her despair.

### [Letter 75: Cecilia Volanges to Sophia Carnay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-75-cecilia-volanges-to-sophia-carnay)

Recipient of the letter; Cecilia's confidante.

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