# Mascarini — Gil Blas character guide

> Mascarini in Gil Blas by Alain-René Lesage.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0107-ii

## Who they are

An Italian actor and friend of Laura's theatrical troupe.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/i)

The minister of the Grand Duke of Florence, husband of Lucretia, and target of Don Raphael's friendship.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/v)

Martín Ligero, a dancing master, presents himself to Gil Blas as a candidate to teach Don Henry, arguing for the high value of his art.

## Links

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