# Raoul Marcel — O Pioneers! character guide

> Raoul Marcel in O Pioneers! by Willa Cather.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Raoul, Marcel

**First appearance:** 0006-part-ii-neighboring-fields

## Who they are

French boy who works at the mill.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/o_pioneers_se/chapters/iv)

Emil visits him in Sainte-Agnes; found practicing the 'Gloria' while polishing mirrors in his father's saloon.

### [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/o_pioneers_se/chapters/vi)

Raoul sings the 'Gloria' and Gounod's 'Ave Maria' during the Mass, drawing the bishop's attention and deeply moving Emil.

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