# Alcide Jolivet — Michael Strogoff character guide > Alcide Jolivet in Michael Strogoff by Jules Verne. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Jolivet, M. Jolivet **First appearance:** 0004-part-i-v-the-two-announcements ## Snapshot A French journalist chasing the Tartar war for his paper, cheerful, sharp-eyed, and forever needling his English rival Blount. ## Who they are Alcide Jolivet is one of two foreign correspondents racing toward the front, and he treats the whole campaign as both a story and a running joke at Harry Blount's expense. He notices what Blount does not — the silent young woman traveling with 'Nicholas Korpanoff,' her age, her composure — and teases his rival mercilessly for his indifference. His curiosity and irreverence give the grim journey a second pair of eyes and a lighter voice. ## Relationships ### [Harry Blount](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/characters/harry_blount) _rivalry_ Alcide Jolivet and Harry Blount are rival journalists competing for the same story. ### [Michael Strogoff](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/characters/michael_strogoff) _friendship_ Alcide Jolivet becomes a friendly ally to Michael, offering help and camaraderie. ### [Harry Blount](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/characters/harry_blount) _rivalry_ Alcide Jolivet and Harry Blount are rival journalists competing for the same story. ### [Michael Strogoff](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/characters/michael_strogoff) _friendship_ Alcide Jolivet becomes a friendly ally to Michael, offering help and camaraderie. ### [Harry Blount](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/characters/harry_blount) _rivalry_ Alcide Jolivet and Harry Blount are rival journalists competing for the same story. ### [Michael Strogoff](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/characters/michael_strogoff) _friendship_ Alcide Jolivet becomes a friendly ally to Michael, offering help and camaraderie. ## In the story ### [A Fête at the New Palace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-i-i-a-f-te-at-the-new-palace) French correspondent discussing the crisis with his English counterpart. ### [VII: Going Down the Volga](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-i-vii-going-down-the-volga) French correspondent who openly discusses his plans with Blount; friendly but loquacious, he and Blount agree to be traveling companions until they become rivals. ### [Going Up the Kama](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-i-viii-going-up-the-kama) Sends a telegraph from Kazan to Paris with news of the Tartar invasion, outmaneuvering his rival Blount. ### [Travelers in Distress](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-i-xi-travelers-in-distress) One of the stranded reporters; treats the mishap with humor, provides news about the Tartar invasion and Ogareff's disguise, and later laughs at the driver's request for a tip. ### [Provocation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-i-xii-provocation) Witnesses the confrontation and expresses disappointment in Michael's apparent cowardice. ### [The Rivals](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-i-xvii-the-rivals) The French correspondent for a Paris paper. He competes with Blount to send the first dispatch and eventually outmaneuvers him by taking the wicket while Blount is distracted. ### [A Tartar Camp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-ii-i-a-tartar-camp) A French correspondent captured at Kolyvan; he tends to Harry Blount's wound and hopes for Ogareff's arrival to gain freedom. ### [Correspondents in Trouble](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-ii-ii-correspondents-in-trouble) French correspondent captured alongside Blount; maintains a haughty demeanor toward Ogareff. ### [Blow for Blow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-ii-iii-blow-for-blow) Observes the scene and comments approvingly on Michael's retaliation, calling it 'well repaid.' ### [IV: The Triumphal Entry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-ii-iv-the-triumphal-entry) Witnesses the prisoners' humiliation; recognizes Nadia and wants to save her but is restrained by Blount. ### [Look While You May!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-ii-v-look-while-you-may) Observes the events and decides to leave for Irkutsk before the execution. ### [X: Baikal and Angara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-ii-x-baikal-and-angara) French correspondent who, with Blount, joins the raft at Livenitchnaia. He agrees to keep Michael's secret. ### [Between Two Banks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-ii-xi-between-two-banks) Fights off wolves alongside Blount, views the situation as dramatic material for his articles. ### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-ii-xv-conclusion) Survives the crossing of the Angara and enters Irkutsk with Blount. Attends Michael and Nadia's wedding and later departs for China with Blount. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/characters/alcide_jolivet - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/characters