# Emile Rigaud — Manhattan Transfer character guide

> Emile Rigaud in Manhattan Transfer by John Dos Passos.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Emile, Emile Rigaud, Rigaud, Hullo Emile

**First appearance:** 0000-section-i

## Who they are

A French restaurateur and shady character involved in various schemes.

## In the story

### [II: Metropolis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manhattan_transfer_se/chapters/ii-metropolis)

A cabin boy who dreams of getting ahead in America, contrasts with Congo's hedonism.

### [Tracks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manhattan_transfer_se/chapters/iv-tracks)

Works in Madame Rigaud's shop, tries to woo her with talk of history and literature but is rejected.

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