# Théodule — Les Misérables character guide

> Théodule in Les Misérables by Victor Hugo.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lieutenant Théodule Gillenormand, Lieutenant Théodule, Lieutenant Gillenormand

**First appearance:** 0032-book-iii-in-the-year-1817

## Who they are

Marius's cousin, a vain and shallow officer.

## In the story

### [Distractions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/v-distractions)

M. de Rohan, a young priest of high rank who preaches at the convent and is recognized by Madame Albertine.

### [Book II: The Great Bourgeois](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/book-ii-the-great-bourgeois)

A grandnephew of Gillenormand, a lieutenant favored by the old man as a potential heir, in contrast to Marius.

### [VIII: Two Do Not Make a Pair](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/viii-two-do-not-make-a-pair)

An officer of the Lancers, grand-nephew of Mademoiselle Gillenormand, whom she allows to embrace her.

### [Two Do Not Make a Pair](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/viii-two-do-not-make-a-pair)

An officer of the Lancers, grand-nephew of Mademoiselle Gillenormand, whom she allows to embrace her without displeasure.

### [Book III: The Grandfather and the Grandson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/book-iii-the-grandfather-and-the-grandson)

A lieutenant and Gillenormand's great-nephew, whom Gillenormand favors as a potential heir over Marius.

### [Some Petticoat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vii-some-petticoat)

Lieutenant Théodule, the grand-nephew, is recruited by his aunt to spy on Marius; he follows Marius to the cemetery.

### [Marble Against Granite](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/viii-marble-against-granite)

Mentioned as having encountered Marius at the cemetery in Vernon and retreated in respect.

### [Some Petticoat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vii-some-petticoat)

Lieutenant and grand-nephew of M. Gillenormand, tasked by his aunt to follow Marius out of curiosity.

### [Marble Against Granite](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/viii-marble-against-granite)

Mentioned as having encountered Marius at the cemetery in Vernon, but retreats upon seeing the colonel's tomb.

### [The Substitute](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vi-the-substitute)

Visits M. Gillenormand in civilian clothes, agrees with everything his great-uncle says, and is considered by Aunt Gillenormand as a potential replacement for Marius.

### [The Substitute](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vi-the-substitute)

Lieutenant and grandnephew of M. Gillenormand, visits in civilian clothes and agrees with everything his uncle says, hoping to win favor.

### [Solitude and the Barracks Combined](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/i-solitude-and-the-barracks-combined)

The handsome lancer officer who passes by Cosette's garden daily, attracting her attention.

### [Solitude and the Barracks Combined](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/i-solitude-and-the-barracks-combined)

The handsome lancer officer who passes by Cosette's garden daily, vain and indifferent to her attention.

### [Cosette After the Letter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/v-cosette-after-the-letter)

Passes by triumphantly; Cosette finds him hideous and later insipid and ugly.

### [Cosette After the Letter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/v-cosette-after-the-letter)

Passes by the gate; Cosette now finds him hideous and impertinent.

### [VII: The Old Heart and the Young Heart in the Presence of Each Other](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vii-the-old-heart-and-the-young-heart-in-the-presence-of-each-other)

Mentioned as the failed substitute for Marius in Gillenormand's affections; a lancer who did not succeed in pleasing the old man.

### [VII: The Old Heart and the Young Heart in the Presence of Each Other](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vii-the-old-heart-and-the-young-heart-in-the-presence-of-each-other)

Mentioned as the failed substitute for Marius in the grandfather's affections; he is a lancer who disgusts the old man.

### [Jean Valjean Still Wears His Arm in a Sling](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/ii-jean-valjean-still-wears-his-arm-in-a-sling)

A captain, cousin of Marius, attends the wedding but is not recognized by Cosette.

### [Jean Valjean Still Wears His Arm in a Sling](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/ii-jean-valjean-still-wears-his-arm-in-a-sling)

Now a captain, attends the wedding but is not recognized by Cosette.

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