I Will Repay · Character

Marie Antoinette

The deposed queen, briefly mentioned as a prisoner.

minor

Also known as the wretched Queen

First appearance: Paris: 1793

Marie Antoinette's tie to Sir Percy Blakeney is one of the pressures that moves I Will Repay—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Her execution is described, highlighting the brutality of the Reign of Terror and the mob's cruelty.

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With Sir Percy Blakeney (social): Marie Antoinette is a royal figure whom Sir Percy Blakeney attempts to rescue, representing his broader mission. With Paul Déroulède (social): Marie Antoinette and Paul Déroulède have a formal acquaintance, linked by their aristocratic circles and shared danger. With Sir Percy Blakeney (social): Marie Antoinette is a royal figure whom Sir Percy Blakeney attempts to rescue, representing his broader mission.

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Social
Other

Character groups

Revolutionary and Aristocratic Figures
Loyal Servants and Rescuers
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Sir Percy Blakeney
social · positive
Marie Antoinette is a royal figure whom Sir Percy Blakeney attempts to rescue,… How this plays out →
Paul Déroulède
social · positive
Sir Percy Blakeney
social · positive
Marie Antoinette is a royal figure whom Sir Percy Blakeney attempts to rescue,… How this plays out →
Paul Déroulède
social · positive

Sir Percy Blakeney
Marie Antoinette is a royal figure whom Sir Percy Blakeney attempts to rescue, representing his broader mission.
Paul Déroulède
Marie Antoinette and Paul Déroulède have a formal acquaintance, linked by their aristocratic circles and shared danger.
Sir Percy Blakeney
Marie Antoinette is a royal figure whom Sir Percy Blakeney attempts to rescue, representing his broader mission.
Paul Déroulède
Marie Antoinette and Paul Déroulède have a formal acquaintance, linked by their aristocratic circles and shared danger.

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In the story

Marie Antoinette appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Prologue
Her execution is described, highlighting the brutality of the Reign of Terror and the mob's cruelty.
Paris: 1793
The wretched Queen still lingering in the Temple with her children.
A Day in the Woods
Mentioned as the imprisoned queen whom Déroulède plans to help.
VI: The Scarlet Pimpernel
The imprisoned Queen whose planned rescue is the subject of the men's discussion; Blakeney doubts the plan's feasibility due to her pride and fragility.
X: Denunciation
Referenced in the denunciation letter as the person Déroulède is accused of planning to rescue.
XXIV: The Trial of Juliette
Referenced as one who will later stand in the same pillory where Juliette now stands.
XXVI: Sentence of Death
Mentioned as the Queen for whom Juliette prays.

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