Dangerous Liaisons · Character
Victoire
A servant in the Merteuil household.
minor
First appearance: letter 38 the marchioness de merteuil to viscount valmont
Victoire shows up with force in Letter 10: The Marchioness de Merteuil, to Viscount Valmont. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Merteuil's faithful maid, who assists in the scheme by dressing as a footman and delivering notes.
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In Letter 10: The Marchioness de Merteuil, to Viscount Valmont: Merteuil's faithful maid, who assists in the scheme by dressing as a…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Servants, family, and targets
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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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